rareness

noun

Definition of rarenessnext
1
as in infrequency

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2
as in rarity

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  1. infrequency
  2. rarity
  3. scarcity
  4. paucity
  5. shortage
  6. poverty
Noun
  • Our news team created a timeline showing the growing intensity of pressure on Abbott and the infrequency of pardons by his office.
    Manny Garcia, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Jan. 2024
  • And the infrequency with which the Sox used that lever under Bloom represents a surprise.
    Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023
Definition of infrequency
Noun
  • An integrated group — that must have been a rarity.
    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
Definition of rarity
Noun
  • Unfortunately, human activity has exacerbated the resource scarcity that pushes storks into employing techniques like brood reduction.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The match will also see AC Milan’s players wearing the special anniversary kit the club unveiled earlier this month and that resonated on social media for its old-school aesthetic, subtle placement of logos and overall scarcity of sponsors’ insignias.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of scarcity
Noun
  • The paucity of e-SAF projects in Europe has seen the airline group and its competitors venture well beyond the continent to remain on track with their low carbon emissions targets.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Leaving the lineup alone Pitching took precedence over lengthening Houston’s lineup, Brown said, an understandable stance given the state of his starting rotation, workload concerns with the Astros’ leverage relievers and the aforementioned paucity of prospect capital.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Definition of paucity
Noun
  • Detainees have previously complained about constant violence, deplorable conditions, severe staffing shortages and the frequent smuggling of drugs and other contraband, the Associated Press reported in September.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Yet the economy faces headwinds: a diminished work force, power shortages and a precarious fiscal position with a budget deficit nearing 20% of GDP in 2025.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortage
Noun
  • To be eligible, patients must have income at or below four times the federal poverty level or have medical debt equal to 5% or more of their income.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation researchers reported in 2018 that while causes of stress for young people include poverty, trauma and discrimination, another is an excessive pressure to excel.
    Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of poverty
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