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
Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
What’s more is that Thomas had reported a $5,000 gift for Martin’s education from a non-billionaire friend—echoing Thomas’s tendency to report some gifts, but seldom ones from the likes of Crow.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 4 May 2023
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 July 2025
Simulated frantic humping can seldom be employed with a clear conscience.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Adverb
Parental roles seldom factor in the effort required to nurture the connection and intimacy between partners.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
What’s more is that Thomas had reported a $5,000 gift for Martin’s education from a non-billionaire friend—echoing Thomas’s tendency to report some gifts, but seldom ones from the likes of Crow.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 4 May 2023
Adjective
Those petitions are seldom granted, but the odds are slightly better when the three-judge appellate panel, as with Fourqurean v. NCAA, renders a divided decision.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 July 2025
Simulated frantic humping can seldom be employed with a clear conscience.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seldom
Adverb
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That first impulse to vent or demand immediate action is rarely your friend.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Roller coasters and senior citizens are rarely a good match.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Their target area was unusual, though: a strip of lawn between the road and a fence bordering Interstate 65, where homeless people have set up about two dozen tents over the first half of this year.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Summer storms cause travel headaches every year, but these numbers are not unusual.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Daytime activity is not uncommon and does not necessarily indicate rabies.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The Southern rock outfit remains so beloved that even retrospective live collections can become commercial wins, which is a relatively uncommon feat for most acts, especially those that have been around as long as Lynyrd Skynyrd.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The leader’s long stints outside the country and infrequent public appearances have prompted speculation about his health, but Sunday’s announcement on X confirmed his intention to stand again.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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The funding notice underscored the need for U.S. facilities to provide critical societal and economic services during infrequent high-impact events that may cause electricity grid outages.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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In rare cases, EU countries may allow the customer to pay import VAT as a fallback, but this will only apply if explicitly permitted by the Member State—and only in exceptional situations.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Because the only thing better than designer, is rare, vintage designer.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The path to extraordinary results starts with recognizing what already comes naturally to you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Getty Images/Warren Little The World No. 1 will have the extraordinary chance to complete it on his 30th birthday, as his birthday, June 21, coincides with the final round of next year's US Open at Shinnecock Hills.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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People unfamiliar with certain disasters — such as out-of-town visitors caught in the Hill Country flooding — may be at higher risk during emergencies.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The short clip features Maya locking herself in the bathroom of an unfamiliar home when all of a sudden an axe comes flying through the closed door.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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“Seldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seldom. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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