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as in exotic
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
an American visitor in that remote Chinese village is a rarity
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as in exception
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
a meal accompanied by wine is a rarity in this house
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Recent Examples of rarity
For Berkshire, this is a relative rarity — the company hasn’t bought back shares since the second quarter of 2024.
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
The Rangers have tickets available for their home opener, something of a rarity.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Bodytraffic quickly became a beacon for contemporary dance in a city where such a company was a rarity.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Tuesday's launch was a relative rarity for SpaceX these days — a mission that wasn't devoted to building out the company's giant Starlink broadband megaconstellation.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
The Rangers have tickets available for their home opener, something of a rarity.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Bodytraffic quickly became a beacon for contemporary dance in a city where such a company was a rarity.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Tuesday's launch was a relative rarity for SpaceX these days — a mission that wasn't devoted to building out the company's giant Starlink broadband megaconstellation.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarity
Noun
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The list includes coveted exotics, like the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM, along with some unexpected names, like the Toyota Rav4 EV short-wheelbase prototype.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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These results further reinforced the depth of demand across both European exotics and culturally significant collector cars.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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But even here, there are exceptions, as with this spinach and sausage version loosely inspired by the infamous extra-crispy two-sheet lasagna from New York’s Rolo’s.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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But in a 6-2 decision, the high court sided with Wong; citing the 14th Amendment, a majority of justices affirmed that everyone born in the United States – regardless of the citizenship or nationality of their parents – are automatic citizens, with rare and narrow exceptions.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Thoughtful curiosity is your key ally.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Your chatter zone lights up as the life-giving Sun conjoins nebulous Neptune, blending insight with curiosity for thoughtful conversations and local plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Although many are still chasing after this anomaly in pursuit of a fifth force, a superior experiment known as PADME should settle the issue once and for all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Mar. 2026
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Near critical infrastructure, anomalies have a way of outing themselves, and a modest building along Highway A1A soon did just that.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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That new evidence was the breaking point for Disney, and one wonders if that’ll reverberate through the ailing Bachelor franchise, which was supposed to have a fresh new star in Paul from one of Disney’s more recently popular reality series.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its elegant, rounded boxes for column and row numbers and lucid formula-building bar are wonders to behold.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Any abnormalities, such as areas of inflammation or suspicious growths, can be biopsied and tested.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Blood pressure medications can also cause electrolyte abnormalities, which are more likely to be life-threatening in an older patient.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The first time was a bit of an oddity, though.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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For the time being, however, Starlink reigns supreme, representing its status as a marvel of SpaceX’s world-leading logistics, manufacturing and launching capabilities.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Spread out over five miles of Atlantic Oceanfront, and topping 702 feet at the highest point, this dramatic stretch of coastline is equal parts historic site, geological marvel, conservation area, and unbeatable photo backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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