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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Katherine is seldom in the limelight, though.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 May 2026
But Spagnuolo seldom, if ever, is hesitant to make exotic moves or dramatic changes.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Certain Evergreens Evergreens seldom need to be pruned other than to remove branches that are broken or a potential safety hazard.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
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Adverb
However, voles may be spotted occasionally, while moles, which spend most of their lives underground, are seldom seen.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Katherine is seldom in the limelight, though.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 May 2026
But Spagnuolo seldom, if ever, is hesitant to make exotic moves or dramatic changes.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Certain Evergreens Evergreens seldom need to be pruned other than to remove branches that are broken or a potential safety hazard.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seldom
Adverb
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The ruling from the Senate parliamentarian is advisory, but such rulings are rarely if ever ignored when lawmakers put together legislation that can pass with a simple majority.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The Miura is rarely lauded as a great driver’s car, after all.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 3rd House of Communication, illuminating messages, conversations, errands, and daily decisions with unusual clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The unusual move would allow the administration to bypass a public bidding process, relying on a deal for engineering services already underway at the White House.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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All the craft is in humble service of a screenplay uncommon for its faith in the power of language and communication to transform and to console.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 1st House of Self, helping your words, choices, and presence align with uncommon clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Then, if the areas of weeds are infrequent, use spot weed control sprays to only affect areas of concern.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Jon Rahm is one of the best handful of golfers in the world, and, in media availability and his infrequent YouTube golf appearances, is thoughtful, funny and personable.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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In the very rare instances of direct danger, like encountering a particularly nasty beast with huge scythe claws, getting hit only leads to the screen fading out and Yoshi reappearing at the start of the stage.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Prosecutions of Florida officers who fire their weapons are exceedingly rare.—
Ella Moore,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Nowhere is this truer than in Russia, a nation marked by a long history of political repression alongside extraordinary literary brilliance, a rare and uneasy combination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In the dark tunnels of an active mine near Timmins, Ontario, something extraordinary is leaking out of the Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Alex Smalley will begin Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship in entirely unfamiliar territory as the 54-hole leader at Aronimink Golf Club.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Guests clustered around tables in the ship’s new Parlor venue, carefully reading instructions to unfamiliar games while sipping cocktails.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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“Seldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seldom. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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