ultrarare

adjective

Definition of ultrararenext
as in rare

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Recent Examples of ultrarare In 2021, an ultrarare variety of a popular exotic houseplant—a variegated Rhaphidaphora Tetrasperma—sold for more than $19,000 in a New Zealand web auction. — Brittanie Shey, Chron, 28 Apr. 2023 That’s when surgeons infused a drug into her spine to fix the ultrarare genetic glitch that had vexed her nervous system since infancy. — Erika Check Hayden Brittainy Newman, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultrarare
  1. rare
  2. outstanding
  3. excellent
  4. transcendent
  5. sterling
  6. superior
  7. first-class
  8. prime
Adjective
  • So the challenge for Pereira, both now and in the future, is to get Wolves firing on the rare occasions when Cunha does not.
    — Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • But on very rare occasions, this process gets put under a microscope.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of rare
Adjective
  • The awards honor unit publicists, individual publicists, outstanding publicity campaigns for television and motion picture, journalists and unit still photographers.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Proceeds from the sale will go to partially pre-pay outstanding bank loans, according to ABS-CBN, which has shrunk in size and been losing money since Congress didn't renew its broadcasting franchise in 2020.
    — Ian Sayson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.
    — Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 2 Mar. 2025
  • More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Dylan, of course, is sui generis, the kind of transcendent cultural avatar who comes along once in a century.
    — Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Bregman has experienced a similarly transcendent output when playing in Boston.
    — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of transcendent
Adjective
  • Made in Italy and in the USA, Wyld Box Jewelry comes in 18-karat gold collections as well as in a sleek new sterling silver and black diamond range.
    — Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Sapir Bachar Sapir Bachar’s sterling silver designs intertwine ancient, abstract designs and contemporary minimalism—with instantly covetable results.
    — Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of sterling
Adjective
  • Miami’s Cam Ward, a friend of Sanders’, possesses superior physical skills.
    — Troy Renck, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The superior rooms offer simplicity and comfort, as well as Cape Panwa views.
    — Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of superior
Adjective
  • If an airport has more work travelers buying business- or first-class tickets, for example, that could drive up the average fare.
    — Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Guests can choose from four larger first-class capsules, each spanning 47 square feet with a standard double bed and nightstand, resembling a tiny hotel room.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of first-class
Adjective
  • Lots has been said about Moore’s performance, about how the movie’s message dovetails so perfectly with Hollywood’s real deleterious limitations on aging actresses and the suffering that causes, Moore being a prime victim.
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
  • One of the prime advantages of electrification is how quickly and smoothly stability and traction control can react to a loss of grip.
    — Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of prime

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“Ultrarare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrarare. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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