as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
the scarcity of good restaurants around here is surprising
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Recent Examples of scarcity
The company's ability to charge $30,000+ per high-end GPU reflects not just scarcity but the irreplaceable value of the CUDA ecosystem in accelerating AI development timelines.
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Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The relative scarcity of PSA 10s, combined with Griffey’s status in the hobby has recent sales in the $500 ballpark.
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Ultimately, cultivating new talent, rather than trying to outbid the likes of Meta, may prove a more sustainable path for OpenAI in its quest to stay highly mission-oriented while supporting an industry grappling with a scarcity of top-tier talent.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 July 2025
The 2023 city plan identified a scarcity of retail space in the south downtown neighborhood.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The relative scarcity of PSA 10s, combined with Griffey’s status in the hobby has recent sales in the $500 ballpark.
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Ultimately, cultivating new talent, rather than trying to outbid the likes of Meta, may prove a more sustainable path for OpenAI in its quest to stay highly mission-oriented while supporting an industry grappling with a scarcity of top-tier talent.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 July 2025
The 2023 city plan identified a scarcity of retail space in the south downtown neighborhood.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarcity
Noun
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Spain, to cite but one example, has a housing shortage and is currently considering levying a 100% tax on foreign buyers of real estate.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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California already faces some of the highest housing costs in the country and a shortage of construction workers.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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Both actors, who have been previously married to other celebrities, have indicated a lack of interest in dating.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Whether due to inadequate service, lack of knowledge and experience, or scheduling conflicts, transitioning to a planner who aligns better with your needs can provide the personalized and sophisticated support necessary for achieving your financial goals.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Scarcity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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