rarity

noun

ˈrer-ə-tē How to pronounce rarity (audio)
Definition of raritynext
1
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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2
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 As Fawcett explained, some clients who once bought predominantly from luxury brands are now turning to Christie’s after discovering that the secondary market can offer rarity, provenance, and, often, a significant price advantage. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The awe-inspiring spectacle that is a total solar eclipse is a rarity – and will become even more so in the years ahead. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 The initial symptoms can be vague and, given its rarity, the infection is notorious for being undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Running back Emmett Johnson earned a touch with the first team in 11-on-11, which has been a rarity for him so far this camp. — Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarity
  1. exotic
  2. exception
  3. curiosity
  4. anomaly
  5. wonder
  6. abnormality
  7. oddity
  8. marvel
Noun
  • Unlike most six‑figure exotics that depreciate as predictably as the setting sun, the 911 has behaved like a blue‑chip asset, giving owners confidence that their purchase rested on unusually solid financial ground.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The primate, who was not microchipped, has been given a clean bill of health after being seen by a specialist exotics vet for a check-up, the release noted.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of exotic
Noun
  • Supply chains are operational environments defined by speed, exceptions, competing priorities, and constant disruption.
    — George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Lamont’s statement on Tuesday coincided with a release from the New England States Committee on Electricity voicing similar concerns, which the committee said where shared by five New England states (New Hampshire being the exception).
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of exception
Noun
  • That and curiosity, hard work and the ability to cope with disappointment, or at least to keep researching off the back of it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The show used humor as a mechanism to explore frienship, community, curiosity and respect.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of curiosity
Noun
  • The platform manages client dashboards, drafts performance reports, monitors data quality, flags anomalies, supports internal operations, and synthesizes context from meetings so leaders are not forced to sit in every room to stay informed.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The technology is well suited to many complex and repeatable workflows that define the function, from monitoring regulatory changes and reviewing invoices to identifying anomalies and forecast variances.
    — Hugo Sarrazin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of anomaly
Noun
  • Mistruths, false claims, scams, and other deceptive efforts are tricking people into thinking that a watermark removal app will do wonders, whereas the reality is that the results are at best half-mixed or aimed to cause damage.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sustained dry heating works wonders, killing eggs as well as adult bedbugs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonder
Noun
  • As neuroscience advanced, researchers began recognizing that symptoms could arise from changes in brain function rather than visible changes to the brain, such as injury or abnormalities seen through brain imaging.
    — Mackenzi Moore, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
  • During his medical workup, doctors found concerning abnormalities in his bloodwork and ruled him out as a donor for the time being, referring him to a hematologist for further evaluation.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of abnormality
Noun
  • For a fundamental particle such as the muon, that would be far more than an oddity.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Here are some of our favourite museum oddities across the country.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of oddity
Noun
  • Then, as now, America’s supermarkets are a marvel of the free market.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In other words, people on Earth weren't the only ones who got to participate in the marvel.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
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