rarity
noun
something rare, unusual, or uncommon.
rarities
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pluralof rarity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The long list of 11 mostly rarities featured 13 soloists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
The diehards chase the rarities, Springsteen changes songs in and out as the spirit moves him, and there was one tour where he took requests via sign from the audience.
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
That upward spiral has meant that fewer and fewer individuals can actually afford to own even one of these teams—and that sports conglomerates went from rarities to the new normal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
They also suggest that these communities of animals, rather than extreme rarities, are actually widespread.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2025
The English are not far ahead of rich and influential Americans when it comes to seeking rarities and oddities.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
