ULTRARARE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

ultrarare

adjective

Definition of ultrarare

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Recent Examples of ultrarare That’s when surgeons infused a drug into her spine to fix the ultrarare genetic glitch that had vexed her nervous system since infancy. — Erika Check Hayden Brittainy Newman, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2022

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Adjective

It’s frequented by rare and endangered animals such as melonhead whales, Hawaiian monk seals, and hawksbill and green sea turtles.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Some also face rarer conditions that affect not only nighttime sleep but also the ability to stay awake and alert during the day.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of rare

Adjective

Allen scored the Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for her role as Roxie Hamler, a terminally ill cancer patient who arrives at the emergency room after breaking her leg and suffering from seizures.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
The nominees for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled Wednesday, with Hollywood honoring a slew of new shows and setting up what’s expected to be a battle among two legends in the race for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.

— Dan Heching, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of outstanding

Adjective

While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Foster is more accurately understood as a conservative man and gifted songwriter whose knack for ambiguity resulted in songs both transcendent and controversial.

— Christopher Lynch, The Conversation, 1 July 2026
The way the filmmakers, and their complex subject, craft a story at the intersection of race, history, celebrity, sport and justice is transcendent and unforgettable.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Definition of transcendent

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That is evident too in his relationship with his brother, Weldon (Paul Rudd), a sterling example of a great uncle to Rose, a warm influence despite friction with Wesley.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Alphabet, having priced that sterling century bond as part of a roughly $20 billion borrowing run across several currencies, has guided that its own capital spending could reach $175 billion to $185 billion this year alone.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Definition of sterling

Adjective

Companies such as Old Dominion command elite market caps by maintaining industry-leading operating ratios, premium pricing power and superior service standards, according to analysts.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
This plan offers the shelf-stable convenience of traditional kibble but elevates it with premium ingredients and superior taste.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of superior

Adjective

With jet fuel costs running high, long-haul business and first-class tickets are up sharply this year.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Nikolay Zhukovsky, the third-class controller, was working under the direction of first-class controller Vladimir Sumskoy.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2026

Definition of first-class

Adjective

Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
For homeowners near host stadiums, the tournament has turned spare bedrooms and second homes into prime real estate.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026

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