plural rarities
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being rare
2
: one that is rare
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Examples of rarity in a Sentence
In most sports, athletes over the age of 50 are rarities.
Snow is a rarity in this part of the world.
He is selling most of his collection, keeping only the real rarities.
The rarity of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose.
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Mutual of Omaha offers standalone long-term care (LTC) insurance, an increasing rarity in the life insurance space.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
This rarity has fueled the intrigue surrounding the phenomenon, captivating both scientists and the public.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
And in reality, the rarity and historical significance of these examples is something of a shame, since most of the cars will likely end up parked in collections or museums.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Baby Reindeer, which won the bulk of the limited-series categories, is a bona fide word-of-mouth hit, a rarity in today’s television landscape.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2024
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
This rarity has fueled the intrigue surrounding the phenomenon, captivating both scientists and the public.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
And in reality, the rarity and historical significance of these examples is something of a shame, since most of the cars will likely end up parked in collections or museums.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Baby Reindeer, which won the bulk of the limited-series categories, is a bona fide word-of-mouth hit, a rarity in today’s television landscape.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarity. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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rarity
noun
rar·i·ty
ˈrar-ət-ē 
ˈrer-
plural rarities
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being rare
2
: someone or something rare
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