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
Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
But baseball executives entering their walk year seldom receive the same kind of probing treatment.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 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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Also, Qatar has leaned into the luxury tourism segment, which seldom aligns with a green agenda.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
But baseball executives entering their walk year seldom receive the same kind of probing treatment.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 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
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While nearly every state now has a medical parole law, they are rarely used, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Don Thompson,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Flagship phones with these types of features rarely come this wallet‑friendly: the Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023) lands at just $399.99 (down from $799.99), delivering top‑tier power and stunning style without pushing past the four‑figure mark.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although not musicians, the Goldbergs quickly realized there was something unusual about their 3-year-old boy.—
Steve Rothaus,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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For one group of six girls living in Waterloo, Canada, their lives took an unusual turn when a couple of very territorial geese decided to claim their front lawn as their own.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The eminence whom the film casts as the prime mover of benevolent governance is Nelson Rockefeller, a liberal Republican (the breed wasn’t uncommon then) who was the state’s governor from 1959 to 1973.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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Loud noises in the night weren't uncommon—but this time was different.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Invasive surgical procedures are not always advised to treat medical conditions with infrequent or minor symptoms.—
Jonathan B. Jassey,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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Known for contributing to better outcomes, like lower C-section rates, more infrequent complications, and a more satisfied mother, midwives are experiencing a powerful resurgence.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ava has severe cognitive impairment and a rare form of epilepsy.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The floors were constructed with longleaf pine, rare timber harvested from virgin forests that once flourished in East Texas.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2025
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Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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As the investigation unfolds, attention is likely to remain on both the technical aspects of the crash and the extraordinary lives lost in an instant.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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For example, some autistic adults are more comfortable spending time with family and lifelong friends, while others may feel more comfortable socializing with unfamiliar people.—
Heidi Moawad, MD,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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As for the identity of Aradia herself, the name is unfamiliar to contemporary speakers of the dialects spoken in the Tuscany and Romagna regions that Leland allegedly visited.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Seldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seldom. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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