ULTRARARE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

ultrarare

adjective

Definition of ultrarare

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Recent Examples of ultrarare 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

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Adjective

Spain was so determined to limit Mbappe’s clean looks in the final third that Simon would often leave the net to meet Mbappe in the open field whenever a rare through ball was able to slip past Spain’s elite midfield.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Total solar eclipses offer rare and brief opportunities to learn new information about everything from the physics of the sun to the behavior of animals and the dynamics of Earth’s atmosphere.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

Definition of rare

Adjective

After dark, the remote far-western location and low levels of artificial light make this region an outstanding destination for viewing the Perseid meteor shower.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
It was also nominated for 12 Emmy Awards, winning one for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Arthur in 1977.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

Definition of outstanding

Adjective

The roofline leaves enough headroom for actual adults, the cargo area is genuinely useful, and visibility remains excellent.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago State University and National Louis University, among others, have built their reputations on the premise that everyone deserves access to an excellent education.

— Andrea Sáenz, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of excellent

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Whenever a transcendent athlete emerges, everyone around them has a chance to grow with them.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
Walt Whitman sang the country an idea of itself, and Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson mythologized the transcendent individual.

— Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Definition of transcendent

Adjective

The sterling silver platter also features mythological engravings on its surface, and is awarded annually to the Wimbledon Ladies’ Singles champion.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 July 2026
That is evident too in his relationship with his brother, Weldon (Paul Rudd), a sterling example of a great uncle to Rose, a warm influence despite friction with Wesley.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 June 2026

Definition of sterling

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France is just about the favorite today given its superior form this summer, but Spain has beaten Les Bleus on the last two occasions at knockout tournaments so will feel confident heading into the tie.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Through the legal principle known as respondeat superior, employers are generally liable for actions committed by their employees when the employee acts within the scope of their employment.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of superior

Adjective

As for the onboard experience, accommodations include first-class private rooms and a dining car to eat and decompress.

— Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Budget-conscious travelers may notice a widening gap between the back of the plane and up front as the carriers increasingly build their businesses around selling first-class, business-class and premium-economy seats.

— Rio Yamat, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of first-class

Adjective

The suit, backed by former Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo, alleges the project would destroy 940 acres of prime agricultural land and add roughly 25,000 residents to the Natomas basin in violation of state environmental law.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
New Zealand had a prime attacking opportunity with a penalty advantage five meters from the Ireland line in the 28th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

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