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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
The value of these coins depends not just on silver prices, but on rarity, condition and collector demand.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
In reflecting on her role as the first woman to lead TIAA in its over 100-year history, Duckett highlighted the rarity of her position as one of only four Black female CEOs in the history of the Fortune 500.
—Cheyann Harris, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
While platinum is the standard catalyst material due to its effectiveness and chemical stability, its rarity creates a financial barrier to mass production.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The pair is also a rarity among animals at Zoo Miami because they were born in the wild, Magill said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
In reflecting on her role as the first woman to lead TIAA in its over 100-year history, Duckett highlighted the rarity of her position as one of only four Black female CEOs in the history of the Fortune 500.
—Cheyann Harris, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
While platinum is the standard catalyst material due to its effectiveness and chemical stability, its rarity creates a financial barrier to mass production.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The pair is also a rarity among animals at Zoo Miami because they were born in the wild, Magill said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarity
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Click up to Sport or Race mode (available selections also include Wet, Comfort, and ESC Off), and suddenly the continent-crosser morphs into a high-strung canyon carver, one with enough punch to hang with more-muscular exotics.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2026
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These results further reinforced the depth of demand across both European exotics and culturally significant collector cars.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The exception to the rule came in the Division 5 boys bracket, where league champion Health Sciences was awarded a home game for a Monday play-in contest against higher-seeded Holtville.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Those exceptions are not listed in the OMES report.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
15 Feb. 2026
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One curiosity click can reshape your feed for weeks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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That’s why good ex-etiquette begins with curiosity, not correction and certainly not accusations.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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These incidents are not anomalies.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Foley is an anomaly in Massachusetts – a Republican appointee who is willing to shake things up and take on the entrenched power structure, and is transparent and accessible.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Cave of Munits is an easy place to reconnect with your childlike wonder, but please explore with respect and reverence for the place.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Philosophy is a practice of wonder and logic; curiosity and introspection; dialectic and meditation; criticism and advocacy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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If ingested in large enough quantities, this plant also can cause heart rhythm abnormalities, seizures and death.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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At Function, in addition to preventative, full-body MRI screening to detect early stage cancers, aneurysms and abnormalities, patients can also seek out extensive panels of blood tests to interpret all their results with proper perspective.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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From vintage linens and everyday necessities to collectible memorabilia and eclectic oddities, thrift stores have something for everyone.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Gone were the college marching bands and Up With People oddities of the 1970s and '80s — in their place, megawatt stars, forever expanding the Monday-morning quarterbacking beyond the Xs and Os, into the realm of music and cultural commentary.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Seward marvels over a cream Zoran jacket, and tries on a khaki wool cape designed by Gianni Versace for Italian label Callaghan in the early ‘80s.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarity. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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