as in rarely
not often
we seldom go to the theater downtown because its prices are so high
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Recent Examples of seldom
Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
The game is seldom more frantic than when an opponent is hunting a game-tying or go-ahead score.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
The New York Times said that after this condemnation McCarthy was seldom in his Senate seat and his advice, seldom offered, was little heeded.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
Some dermatologists seldom recommend LED of any color at all.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
Last week, Uthmeier called on Florida legislators to change the law allowing the use of the insanity defense, a seldom invoked and rarely successful strategy.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
The game is seldom more frantic than when an opponent is hunting a game-tying or go-ahead score.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
The New York Times said that after this condemnation McCarthy was seldom in his Senate seat and his advice, seldom offered, was little heeded.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
Some dermatologists seldom recommend LED of any color at all.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seldom
Adverb
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But the White House is also risking a wider fracture over an issue that rarely polarizes the GOP.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Quarterly results rarely show depletion.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This time hosted against the dramatic architecture of Verona’s Roman Arena, this ceremony will celebrate the achievements of athletes from around the world, setting an unusual precedent of differing from the location of the opening ceremony.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The film takes some departures from the visual styles found in Pickford’s other films, invoking an unusual tone of despair while deploying camera angles and lighting akin to German Expressionist cinema.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That said, hiring bonuses on a smaller scale are not uncommon, appearing in any industry or level where employers perceive an extra boost is needed to attract candidates.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026
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Benzon said this was uncommon in his experience.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Menu changes like protein cold foam have helped Starbucks draw both loyal and infrequent customers, Niccol told CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Discretionary Olympic spots are infrequent, but in 2023, fencer Olga Kharlan received a place at Paris 2024 from former IOC President Thomas Bach.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Zoo officials described the birth as a rare and joyful milestone not only for the National Zoo, but for Asian elephant conservation more broadly.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brook is a rare talent who looks destined to become one of England’s finest ever batters.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The contest aims to highlight extraordinary moments from beneath the surface that usually go unseen.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Authorities also said to watch out for people ringing doorbells to see if anyone answers, packages left at doors to test whether a home is vacant, and unfamiliar vehicles or people repeatedly passing by a house.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Flagg, a forward at Duke, initially struggled with the responsibility of playing an unfamiliar position.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Seldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seldom. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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