as in rarely
not often
we seldom go to the theater downtown because its prices are so high
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Recent Examples of seldom
Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
How To Get 'Navaho' Thornless Blackberry To Bloom Blackberries are among the easiest fruits to grow and seldom withhold blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
What’s more is that Thomas had reported a $5,000 gift for Martin’s education from a non-billionaire friend—echoing Thomas’s tendency to report some gifts, but seldom ones from the likes of Crow.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 4 May 2023
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Trump needed the space to stand in front of the church’s marquee and hold up a Bible: a photo-op dense with symbols over which Trump—a producer of spectacle, yes, but seldom of deep meaning—had no interest in exerting control.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
How To Get 'Navaho' Thornless Blackberry To Bloom Blackberries are among the easiest fruits to grow and seldom withhold blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Parental roles seldom factor in the effort required to nurture the connection and intimacy between partners.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
What’s more is that Thomas had reported a $5,000 gift for Martin’s education from a non-billionaire friend—echoing Thomas’s tendency to report some gifts, but seldom ones from the likes of Crow.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 4 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seldom
Adverb
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Short-term, everyday hiccups are typically not a cause for concern and rarely lead to complications.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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The show bends over backward to explain that the Sinatra nickname comes from Samantha’s frequent use of hats, even though Nicholson’s head is rarely covered.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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While some of the operations may not have been unusual, ICE averaged 311 daily arrests in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30. — Associated Press Trump says inflation isn’t his No. 1 issue.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Hegseth showed up in person for the vote, which is unusual.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Accidents are not uncommon during the testing of new rockets and spacecraft.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Scams or scam centers are not uncommon in Southeast Asia.—
Jay Ganglani,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Even infrequent flyers will notice that very often their flight arrives ahead of schedule.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Fast-draining sandy soils require more frequent watering than slower-draining clay soils, which benefit from infrequent yet deep watering that allows water to slowly penetrate deeper into the soil.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, January 20, the 47-year-old Yeezy founder gave fans a rare peek into his personal life and creative process, sharing how North, his eldest of four kids with ex-wife Kim Kardashian — the exes also share Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5 — inspired his return to the mixing board.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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There are 130 galleries from across Europe that come together at Brussels Expo exhibiting rare artworks from antiquity to the twenty-first century including Old Master paintings, classical African art, design future, carpets, fine jewellery and more.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Taken as a whole, the progression is extraordinary.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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With 65 bespoke cabin accommodations with interiors by Ward + Gray and architecture by Electric Bowery, the upstate-industrial vibe of the property is as extraordinary as its exterior views.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Review your transactions regularly to spot any unfamiliar charges.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Lakers will begin a stretch of six consecutive road games with an unfamiliar sight — a nearly fully healthy roster.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Seldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seldom. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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