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as in exotics
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 exceptions
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 rarities
The latter are not so much rarities as small production and made from the best grapes in the best terroirs where soil, sun and rain coalesce into something very special––and quite different from Bordeaux First and Second Growths.
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John Mariani, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The box set also boasts six live albums — two of which are previously unreleased — her 1966 demo tape, and a bonus disc of rarities.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Cohen and the rest of his ABC Vintage staff don’t stumble into these rarities all by their lonesome.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
As the golden doors open, the villa’s dramatic arrival gallery, which acts as a processional way to discover a treasure chest of artworks and artifacts from 20th-century vintage objects to rarities dating back to the 17th century, welcomes you.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Some of those rarities will go under the gavel in the upcoming sale.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
The usability design is also full of great little details, like visual ratings of traits and color changes to highlight difference between rarities.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
John Mariani, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The box set also boasts six live albums — two of which are previously unreleased — her 1966 demo tape, and a bonus disc of rarities.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Cohen and the rest of his ABC Vintage staff don’t stumble into these rarities all by their lonesome.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
As the golden doors open, the villa’s dramatic arrival gallery, which acts as a processional way to discover a treasure chest of artworks and artifacts from 20th-century vintage objects to rarities dating back to the 17th century, welcomes you.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Some of those rarities will go under the gavel in the upcoming sale.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
The usability design is also full of great little details, like visual ratings of traits and color changes to highlight difference between rarities.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarities
Noun
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While many sanctuary cities in California continue to refuse cooperation with federal immigration authorities, the state's sanctuary laws include exceptions for undocumented immigrants with criminal records.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Not surprisingly, the old sensitive-places policy always had exceptions.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Citi said three anomalies were resulting in gold producer profit margins being at a 40-year high.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The anomalies identified by Citi are said by the bank to be a gift for goldminers.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Adding him would work wonders for putting the team back in the World Series after a disappointing 2024 season.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The migration along nerves can cause sensory abnormalities, like burning, tingling, or pain.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Data has shown a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular abnormalities, but scientists are still exploring how they’re linked.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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The mismatch stems from one of the many oddities of the budget reconciliation process.—
Matthew Yglesias,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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So Strange, which is filled with antiques and oddities, providing an incredibly unique shopping experience.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Rarities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarities. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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