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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
Saturday’s big-money Florida Lottery jackpot win involved a double rarity.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Its legroom is more vast, an automotive rarity.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Playoff no-hitters are a rarity, yet Benbrook has history of it.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Only a few of his homes are located in Palm Springs, making this a true rarity.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Its legroom is more vast, an automotive rarity.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Playoff no-hitters are a rarity, yet Benbrook has history of it.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Only a few of his homes are located in Palm Springs, making this a true rarity.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarity
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Here are my picks and exotics for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks. 2026 Kentucky Oaks Day Betting Card Race 8: $5 to Win on #2 French Fiction. Race 9: $5 to Win and Place on #8 Corporate Power ($10 total bet).—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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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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Sure, there's a good case to be made that the 2027 total solar eclipse is the exception to this rule purely because of the extreme length of totality.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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With the exception of our executive editor, the members of our editorial board are not news reporters or editors.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Buyers are responding with a mix of curiosity, strategic interest, and commercial optimism.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Watch, follow your curiosity, and say yes to things that scare you.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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This past offseason proved to be an anomaly when the Bulldogs didn’t lose any.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The unconscious brain was learning to tell the tones apart, continuously reorganizing its neural responses to better detect the anomaly over the course of the 10-minute playback.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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The series is not just a chronicle of the planet’s wonders but a specific act of historical homage.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Food and drink Mostrador, Marram’s singular food concept, is an elevated counter service spot with Uruguayan flair (no wonder, as it is helmed by an Uruguayan team that knows a thing or two about fantastic beach food).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Rao warned that cold plunging is not advisable for people with cardiovascular disease — especially those with heart rhythm abnormalities — because sudden cold exposure can place serious stress on the body.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Chinese investigators said no abnormalities were found among the plane or crew or with outside elements such as bad weather.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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The hybridizer is Delaney Raptis, a teenager who created this botanical oddity in her suburban backyard.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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And then there are true oddities like Stamptown, which is shooting its debut special for Netflix during the festival on May 8 and 9 at the Montalban Theatre, that thrive on being an uncategorizable ball of comedic energy with dancers, funny acrobats, skits and stand-up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Under his leadership, Apple became not just a product company but an operational machine and a supply chain marvel.—
Paul Hardart,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarity. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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