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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
The brand will also bring a unique in-person shopping experience to Indy as Primark does not sell products online, operating solely as a brick-and-mortar store, a rarity in the age of rabid online shopping.
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Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, Collision Course did not change popular music in a literal sense — officially released mash-up albums remain a rarity to this day, primarily because of the legal red tape.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Now, Arlene's moving up in the world by making her big directorial debut, a rarity for women in that time.
—EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
This waterfall hike, a rarity for the area, winds along the park boundary.
—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
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Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, Collision Course did not change popular music in a literal sense — officially released mash-up albums remain a rarity to this day, primarily because of the legal red tape.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Now, Arlene's moving up in the world by making her big directorial debut, a rarity for women in that time.
—EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
This waterfall hike, a rarity for the area, winds along the park boundary.
—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarity
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Plants like trumpet honeysuckle, bee balm, and hummingbird sage provide much more nectar than hybrids and exotics.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Mar. 2024
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Alex Hirschi leapfrogged auto-journalism conventions by building a vast social media audience of 120 million followers by showcasing some of the most innovative exotics in existence.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
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Both retailers have exceptions to their return policies, including non-returnable items and items with shorter return windows.James Powel, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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While forced fun/table games is my pet peeve, something about Christmas makes this time of year an exception.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The gel texture works wonders on dull skin, and the vitamin C from blueberry extract defends against free radicals and damage from UV exposure.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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One such wonder is the Blue Mosque, or the Sultan Ahmed Mosque as it is known to locals.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Rather, the half-century lull in female employment at the start of the 20th century was a historical anomaly.Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Other offerings use specialized analytics tools to enhance workflows like auditing, allowing businesses to identify anomalies, trends, and fraud much more efficiently.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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And Andy must lay hands on the latest (unpublished) Harry Potter book, so that Miranda’s twins will have their curiosities satisfied, or face the sack.Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some seemed camera shy, eyeing the person filming to get out of their space, while others sniffed the camera out of curiosity.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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With advancing technology, screening for fetal abnormalities has galloped ahead, and the test behind the new study became widespread about 10 years ago.ByJennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 4 Dec. 2024
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Neither policy makes an exception for fatal fetal abnormalities, which is a focus of the lawsuit.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Or how many were turned off by the continuing drumbeat of Kennedy oddities.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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The oddities in the calendar will continue through 2025, impacting payments distributed in January, February, May and August.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Along one wall, a deep-brown curio cabinet full of tchotchkes and crystal is the resting place for Wells’ trove of speculative fiction awards.Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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Yesterday’s Treasures sells an array of curios and ephemera, including local art, vintage postcards and old Provincetown publications.Brett Sokol, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarity. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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