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adjective

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Recent Examples of seldom
Adverb
But in a time when running backs are seldom picked early anymore, Jeanty is going to be a first-round, maybe even top 10, pick. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Even more impressive is that Lee seldom has to allocate any of the operating budget to advertising. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Parental roles seldom factor in the effort required to nurture the connection and intimacy between partners. Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 What’s more is that Thomas had reported a $5,000 gift for Martin’s education from a non-billionaire friend—echoing Thomas’s tendency to report some gifts, but seldom ones from the likes of Crow. Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 4 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for seldom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seldom
Adverb
  • Federal officials are taking steps to pull the authorization for two rarely used synthetic food colorings -- Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B -- within the coming months.
    Sony Salzman, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Flagship phones with these types of features rarely come this wallet‑friendly: the Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023) lands at just $399.99 (down from $799.99), delivering top‑tier power and stunning style without pushing past the four‑figure mark.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Although not musicians, the Goldbergs quickly realized there was something unusual about their 3-year-old boy.
    Steve Rothaus, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
  • For one group of six girls living in Waterloo, Canada, their lives took an unusual turn when a couple of very territorial geese decided to claim their front lawn as their own.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The eminence whom the film casts as the prime mover of benevolent governance is Nelson Rockefeller, a liberal Republican (the breed wasn’t uncommon then) who was the state’s governor from 1959 to 1973.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Loud noises in the night weren't uncommon—but this time was different.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Invasive surgical procedures are not always advised to treat medical conditions with infrequent or minor symptoms.
    Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Known for contributing to better outcomes, like lower C-section rates, more infrequent complications, and a more satisfied mother, midwives are experiencing a powerful resurgence.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Ava has severe cognitive impairment and a rare form of epilepsy.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The floors were constructed with longleaf pine, rare timber harvested from virgin forests that once flourished in East Texas.
    Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Australia is home to an extraordinary share of Earth’s biodiversity.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • One minor injury was reported in the extraordinary mishap.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • For example, some autistic adults are more comfortable spending time with family and lifelong friends, while others may feel more comfortable socializing with unfamiliar people.
    Heidi Moawad, MD, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
  • As for the identity of Aradia herself, the name is unfamiliar to contemporary speakers of the dialects spoken in the Tuscany and Romagna regions that Leland allegedly visited.
    Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Seldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seldom. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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