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as in exotic
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
an American visitor in that remote Chinese village is a rarity
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as in exception
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
a meal accompanied by wine is a rarity in this house
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Recent Examples of rarity
Secondly, the graphics are artistic and unique without being kitschy or overwhelmingly childlike—a rarity in the outdoor world.
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
The Hustle In the 50-year period between 1960 and 2010, homes with 4+ bedrooms and 2.5+ bathrooms went from a rarity to a suburban expectation:
The Hustle
On the surface, this trend seems rather unusual.
—Zachary Crockett, thehustle.co, 13 Dec. 2024
Even with the exodus of viewers post-election day, MSNBC is still on track for a second consecutive year of audience growth, a rarity in the cable business these days.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
An integrated group — that must have been a rarity.
—Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
The Hustle In the 50-year period between 1960 and 2010, homes with 4+ bedrooms and 2.5+ bathrooms went from a rarity to a suburban expectation:
The Hustle
On the surface, this trend seems rather unusual.
—Zachary Crockett, thehustle.co, 13 Dec. 2024
Even with the exodus of viewers post-election day, MSNBC is still on track for a second consecutive year of audience growth, a rarity in the cable business these days.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
An integrated group — that must have been a rarity.
—Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarity
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Plants like trumpet honeysuckle, bee balm, and hummingbird sage provide much more nectar than hybrids and exotics.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Mar. 2024
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Alex Hirschi leapfrogged auto-journalism conventions by building a vast social media audience of 120 million followers by showcasing some of the most innovative exotics in existence.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
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Each exception should be justified and closely monitored to maintain the integrity of your security framework.Danny Jenkins, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although the study found a correlation between city size and family bonds, with smaller cities leading the nation in strong family connections, Arizona was an exception, with the larger cities displaying closer family relationships.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Amid a torrent of alarming headlines calling out rising sea temperatures, melting ice sheets and struggling coral reefs, new discoveries about our ocean sparked wonder.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders that are unseen and unseeable in the world.Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Last year was an anomaly with three four-star quarterbacks in MBA's Marcel Reed, Ravenwood's Chris Parson and Pope John Paul II's Kenny Minchey.Tom Kreager, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Such immigration without right, far from being an anomaly, is part of the human story and America’s DNA.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Apple Glen is a visible learning school and helps students guide their own progress through perseverance, problem solving, curiosity and collaboration, according to the district.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The personal-name guillotine seemed a curiosity when my students first brought it to my attention at least a year ago.Jonathan L. Zittrain, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Improves Foot Mechanics and Ankle Range of Motion People who forgo shoes regularly tend to have wider feet, fewer toe and foot abnormalities, and higher arches.22 Their big toes tend to point straighter, creating a lower hallux angle, or angle between the big toe and other toes.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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No engine abnormalities were noted in the flight log data, and inspectors found no issues with the airplane brake and anti-skid system, the report said.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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For many New Jersey residents like the Dunbars, the drones feel more like an oddity, and a nuisance, than a threat.Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Clothing, antiques, food, vinyl, jewelry, arts and crafts, oddities and more.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
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Black Emperor—and Freedom, the record that crystallized McMahon’s songwriting and elevated Amen Dunes beyond its origins as a reliquary of underground curios.Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
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Along one wall, a deep-brown curio cabinet full of tchotchkes and crystal is the resting place for Wells’ trove of speculative fiction awards.Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarity. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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