as in rarely
not often
we seldom go to the theater downtown because its prices are so high
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Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Feb. 2025
Part of Rush’s appeal is that the core trio did almost everything themselves, seldom bringing in guest musicians and almost never guest vocalists.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 Feb. 2025
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
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The group’s ties to Big Pharma, however, are seldom disclosed by reporters.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Feb. 2025
Part of Rush’s appeal is that the core trio did almost everything themselves, seldom bringing in guest musicians and almost never guest vocalists.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 Feb. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seldom
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Going back to basics, the survey found that 30 percent of Americans stick to their usual pizza order and rarely branch out to try new orders.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Duchin’s bouncy upbeat belied their experience that love is rarely unadulterated joy.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Not fun: conflating all unusual, standalone, departure, or otherwise distinctive episodes into the term bottle episode.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Available in three sophisticated shades – carbon, affogato, and flute (a light, blue-tinged grey) – it’s spun from 100% cashmere sourced from a prestigious Italian mill regarded as the world’s finest, and knitted to be a double-faced jersey, which is unusual.—
Benedict Browne,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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But having some form of a relationship with someone who has narcissism is not uncommon.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Johnson personally made calls to legislators to share his position, which was uncommon.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Historically, matchups between these teams have been infrequent, mainly due to their conference alignment, but recent NFL scheduling changes have increased the frequency of these contests, with Super Bowl LIX marking their fifth meeting in just eight seasons.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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These sharp, bracing periods are too infrequent, though, and the back half of the album drifts into a kind of vaporous dream state that verges on self-indulgent.—
Carrie Battan,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The numb detachment scrawled across Sofia’s face points to her resentment at having to put her life on hold while tending to the endless needs of her demanding mother, who uses a wheelchair but has been known to walk on rare occasions.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Accidents involving the huge ships and commercial vessels are rare as the carriers usually travel with a strike group, protected by a screen of destroyers.—
Natasha Bertrand,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Drivers hover by the gates to transport you off on a moment’s notice: the spa, paddle, pickle, and tennis courts, the local waterfalls, the extraordinary hikes, the water sports, chocolate making.—
Giles Hattersley,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Highlighting the life and career of one of the most influential Black entertainers of the early 20th century, NOBODY explores Williams’ extraordinary rise from Bahamian immigrant to central figure in America’s vaudeville circuit.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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To stay safe, always double-check links and be cautious about downloading files from unfamiliar sources.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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And of course, all this is unfamiliar territory for a man who spent most of his playing days fighting to win trophies, not to avoid relegation.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Seldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seldom. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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