plural rarities
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being rare
2
: one that is rare
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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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Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Finding top-quality All-Clad cookware on sale is a rarity, so take advantage of this chance to upgrade everything in one fell swoop.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Ban is a rarity, a pragmatic do-gooder with a sublime aesthetic touch, whose few duds are mostly homes for the rich.
—Curbed Editors, Curbed, 29 Nov. 2024
While Turkey Day game days are considered a rarity for some teams, the Lions and Giants will hit the holiday field for the 59th year in a row.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarity. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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