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as in exotics
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 exceptions
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 rarities
In his one-year-old West Hollywood restaurant Darling, a large listening bar is centered in the middle of the airy room, the plywood shelves filled with rarities from Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard…and sometimes a touch of Madonna.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
26 June 2026
In related news, after years of licensing issues, the group’s 50-track rarities collection Useless Trinkets has recently returned to streaming platforms.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Lucky beachcombers may even come across rarities like Scotch bonnet and moon snails.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
The long list of 11 mostly rarities featured 13 soloists.
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Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
The Cure also performed at Primavera Sound this weekend, breaking out a number of live rarities for their first public performance since 2024.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
7 June 2026
The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.
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John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
Those moments are indelibly downloaded to my box of rarities; my keepsakes.
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Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
26 June 2026
In related news, after years of licensing issues, the group’s 50-track rarities collection Useless Trinkets has recently returned to streaming platforms.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Lucky beachcombers may even come across rarities like Scotch bonnet and moon snails.
—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
The long list of 11 mostly rarities featured 13 soloists.
—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
The Cure also performed at Primavera Sound this weekend, breaking out a number of live rarities for their first public performance since 2024.
—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
7 June 2026
The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.
—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
Those moments are indelibly downloaded to my box of rarities; my keepsakes.
—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarities
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The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.
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The Guardian skill track turns players into a tanky frontline anchor with proximity revives, while the exotics Defrag and Cryoshear join the arsenal.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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While the majority of states have lieutenant governors, there are exceptions.
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Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic highway, home of scenic vistas and roadside curiosities, continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday.
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The at-home microbiome test has become one of wellness culture’s favorite curiosities.
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Experts highlight that the scans frequently reveal harmless anomalies or untreatable conditions, rather than actionable early detections.
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The investigations into most of the anomalies and observations have been closed, according to a briefing by NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel on June 22.
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These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees.
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National Geographic has long been the entry point for learning about science, nature and the wonders of Earth, whether through its iconic magazine, documentaries starring the likes of Jacques Cousteau and Jane Goodall, or popular television series.
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Interestingly, the development could lead to precision for delicate industrial manufacturing, gives advanced prosthetics a richer sense of touch, and allow surgical systems to instantly detect fine tissue abnormalities through visual color cues.
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Tests showed abnormalities in her urine and bone marrow, leading to a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer than can cause kidney problems.
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The villas are filled with books, instruments, games, curios and thoughtful details that suggest actual living rather than generic hospitality design.
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From room to room walls are covered in blue block prints or hot-pink illustrations of pear trees, while floors are scattered with artisanal rugs and a collection of curios—a rooster statue, a floral dress form—is hidden all over.
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“Rarities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarities. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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