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rarity
[ rair-i-tee ]
noun
- something rare, unusual, or uncommon:
Snowstorms are a rarity in the South.
- something esteemed or interesting in being rare, uncommon, or curious:
That folio is a rarity that will bring a good price.
- the state or quality of being rare.
- rare occurrence; infrequency:
Volcanic eruptions on the island occur with great rarity.
- unusual excellence.
- thinness, as of air or a gas.
rarity
/ ˈɛəɪɪ /
noun
- a rare person or thing, esp something interesting or valued because it is uncommon
- the state or quality of being rare
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Example Sentences
You don’t go to a Dylan show in 2025 hoping to hear a rarity, you’re going to spend time in the same space as Bob Dylan.
Just last week, I wrote about a rarity in the current movie market: A remake of “The Wedding Banquet” that brought interesting, new ideas and resonance to a familiar story.
Century City also has a rarity in L.A.’s office market — a flashy new high-rise under construction.
Because of its rarity and high fatality rate, the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation says it’s exceptionally difficult to study.
A brand new theme park is a rarity, and with it comes expectations — of new tech, next-gen ride systems, unexpected ways to experience stories and an ask for your vacation dollars.
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