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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Boulder's price reflects its quality, rarity, and distinctiveness.
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John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
As Deadline previously reported, this was the perfect storm for the World Series to bounce back after a few record-low years, given the star power on both teams and the rarity of the marquee East Coast-West Coast matchup.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
While the presence of additional headgear is still a rarity on Sundays, with some players voicing concerns about the extra weight and debate about their effectiveness still ongoing, other athletes have added the cap to their game-day repertoire.
—Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Bad Bunny’s political presence is a rarity at a national level — the musical superstar has generally been more active on local issues.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
As Deadline previously reported, this was the perfect storm for the World Series to bounce back after a few record-low years, given the star power on both teams and the rarity of the marquee East Coast-West Coast matchup.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
While the presence of additional headgear is still a rarity on Sundays, with some players voicing concerns about the extra weight and debate about their effectiveness still ongoing, other athletes have added the cap to their game-day repertoire.
—Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Bad Bunny’s political presence is a rarity at a national level — the musical superstar has generally been more active on local issues.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarity. Accessed 21 Nov. 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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