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
Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
And even when Child Protective Services responds to allegations of child maltreatment, teachers seldom can intervene in such situations.
—Bruce Plopper, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Why to Prune Viburnums Viburnums seldom need pruning other than to remove damaged, diseased, and dead branches, or sucker shoots that grow straight up from the roots but don’t flower.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Hiller has tried practically every line combination and defensive pairing, seldom coming up with a sustainable boost.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
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It has been widely reported that Trump seldom reads his briefings or anything else, for that matter.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
And even when Child Protective Services responds to allegations of child maltreatment, teachers seldom can intervene in such situations.
—Bruce Plopper, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Why to Prune Viburnums Viburnums seldom need pruning other than to remove damaged, diseased, and dead branches, or sucker shoots that grow straight up from the roots but don’t flower.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Hiller has tried practically every line combination and defensive pairing, seldom coming up with a sustainable boost.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seldom
Adverb
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School photos are rarely acceptable without a release from the photographer.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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And while tensions on the Korean Peninsula often capture global headlines, these issues rarely affect daily life in Seoul.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That unusual role for a spy chief raised additional questions from Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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What was unusual, in Lublin’s view, was for Bessent to reveal his thoughts on monetary policy — normally the purview of the Federal Reserve — and his insistence that Trump has the right to interfere with the decision-making of the central bank.—
Fatima Hussein,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ravel also offers 24-hour room service—another feature that’s uncommon on river vessels.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the power of the recovery story and the uncommon wit and frankness of the book, Estefan just has so many hits, recorded over a career that spanned decades, and they’re cleverly slotted into the story.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And because the fibers are hollow (unlike synthetic fibers) and the keratin in them isn’t compatible with odor-causing bacteria, this sweater is breathable and stays fresh in between its infrequent washings.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, those moments in which Willander’s speed, motor and finishing game have all come together to permit him to be a rush attacking threat have been somewhat infrequent.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mass shootings are rare in Canada, a country with much stricter gun laws than the US, and school shootings of this scale are almost unheard of.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because the foxes in the Sierra Nevada are isolated from their relatives living in the Lassen Peak area, the collaring of this fox offers scientists a rare opportunity to better understand the ecology and conservation needs of this remote group.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Memory chipmakers have also seen extraordinary surges due to expectations for the AI buildout to boost demand for data storage.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Private schools, particularly Catholic schools, have demonstrated extraordinary success — even in communities struggling with poverty.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Playing 40 minutes of perhaps unfamiliar material before getting to the hits sounds challenging and, to be sure, some of the more lubricated audience members sat in stunned silence.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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But for those who didn’t download Duolingo in time or are unfamiliar with how Bad Bunny became a global phenomenon, NBC News has an unofficial guide to the performer ahead of his big show.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Seldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seldom. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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