RARITY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

rarity

noun

ˈrer-ə-tē

Definition of rarity

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 That game against the Giants, with Heyward looking on as a Dodgers special assistant for the first time, Freeman stole a base — a rarity in recent years. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The Twins began the season without a player on the 26-man roster who didn’t speak at least some English, a rarity in a league where more than a quarter of players hail from Spanish-speaking countries. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 This paradox—a longing for beauty to be distributed equally, even though it cannot be diluted for ease of distribution, and might even require rarity—is why the period continues to fascinate me. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 These cards and subsequent ones also have rarity levels from rare all the way up to legendary. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rarity

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Noun

There was clearly a market for exotics on a budget and sans passport.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026
Unlike most six‑figure exotics that depreciate as predictably as the setting sun, the 911 has behaved like a blue‑chip asset, giving owners confidence that their purchase rested on unusually solid financial ground.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of exotic

Noun

With rare exceptions, EV sound is little more than an affectation.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
Washington had carved out exceptions for itself and some European countries to buy Russian oil, and the Biden administration had even encouraged India to buy Russian oil under a price cap as part of a plan to stabilize the global oil market.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

The sound of the band is an anomaly, even within the obscure parameters of underground Latin.

— Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The oversize dive and pilot’s watches of the 1990s and early 2000s were an anomaly, and recent years have seen a return to more sensible proportions.

— Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of anomaly

Noun

The space telescope hasn't just collected incredible data; its images have also given the general public a new appreciation for the beauty and wonder of space.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Although an Assassin's Creed-style parkour system would do wonders for the game's movement given the setting, the protagonist's magical steed was a joy to ride.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of wonder

Noun

Medical experts at the time suspected her death was caused by a brain abnormality that ruptured because of the intensity of the ride.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Physicians needed to decide what to do if a pregnant woman came to the ER suffering from organ failure, or carrying a fetus with a fatal abnormality.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of abnormality

Noun

The Aurzen Zip is a marvel of engineering, packing bright, colorful images, easy connectivity, and a full 90 minutes of battery life into its tiny shell.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
These detectors are modern marvels in their own right and represent the culmination of a long heritage of new technology that enables new discoveries.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

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