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Recent Examples of ultrarare
In 2021, an ultrarare variety of a popular exotic houseplant—a variegated Rhaphidaphora Tetrasperma—sold for more than $19,000 in a New Zealand web auction.
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Brittanie Shey, Chron, 28 Apr. 2023
That’s when surgeons infused a drug into her spine to fix the ultrarare genetic glitch that had vexed her nervous system since infancy.
—Erika Check Hayden Brittainy Newman, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2022
Brittanie Shey, Chron, 28 Apr. 2023
That’s when surgeons infused a drug into her spine to fix the ultrarare genetic glitch that had vexed her nervous system since infancy.
—Erika Check Hayden Brittainy Newman, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultrarare
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Earlier in the day, Charles delivered a rare address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting the second day of his four-day state visit and placing the spotlight on the strained but enduring relationship between his country and the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Given the popularity of the show, particularly the fashion, style expert George Kotsiopoulos says being able to own an item that your favorite character wore or had in their home is a rare opportunity.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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For Reynders, that outstanding $670,000 is key to making the math work on an ongoing renovation that will drain the library’s capital reserves.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ingram’s story is remarkable, and his late-season run was equal parts outstanding, sorely needed and unexpected.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Josh is a skeptic who gets itchy whenever actors burst into song; Melissa is a believer who longs for a romance so transcendent that it can be expressed only in an airy glissando, opted up an octave.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Visit Hindu Temples Bali's transcendent charm is rooted in its tens of thousands of Hindu temples, and there are many worth visiting for a dose of impressively ornate architecture and mystical ambience.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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While sterling silver julep cups are classic, highball glassware is a great alternative to show off this pretty cocktail.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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The sterling silver and gold vermeil versions use cubic zirconia, while the 14-karat gold one is made with genuine diamonds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nolah Evolution Comfort+ is your solution, as its superior foam, edge support and pressure relief are designed for heavier sleepers.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan know that having two solid contributors on cheap deals is vastly superior to having one overpriced guy who is statistically no better than the field.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company launched in 2018 to create a first-class experience and embed the highest standard of customer service into every detail of the moving day.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the curtain of the first-class cabin, several carriers are reimagining the economy experience as well.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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For the priests, this was a case of demonic possession due to witch-craft, and Mary’s crabby, aloof neighbor Elizabeth Jackson was the prime witch suspect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Guests at the dinner received the first part of their meal — a spring pea & burrata salad — but the prime chateaubriand steak and Maine lobster was not served.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ultrarare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrarare. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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