as in seldom
not often
summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast
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Recent Examples of rarely
In an industry that rarely grants filmmakers enough artistic latitude, the spectacle of a woman’s creativity spiraling out of control becomes a statement unto itself.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Crockett has rarely minced his words.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Now, the universe rarely makes things simple for us.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Leadership teams are left asking why the largest marketing stage in the world rarely produces lasting growth.
—Christopher Vollmer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Crockett has rarely minced his words.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Now, the universe rarely makes things simple for us.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Leadership teams are left asking why the largest marketing stage in the world rarely produces lasting growth.
—Christopher Vollmer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarely
seldom
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Your sign’s financial sector has reactive influences, and good decisions are seldom made when Universal stars are underwater.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The program includes Howard Hanson’s Romantic Symphony, a beautiful and seldom-heard symphony by an American composer.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Rarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarely. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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