plural rarities
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being rare
2
: one that is rare
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Examples of rarity in a Sentence
In most sports, athletes over the age of 50 are rarities.
Snow is a rarity in this part of the world.
He is selling most of his collection, keeping only the real rarities.
The rarity of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose.
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Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Warren's public statement in agreement with Trump on Thursday was a rarity, as the senior senator is known as a progressive and ideological opposite to the president-elect.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Trans characters in Korean dramas are a relative rarity, according to TV Guide.
—James Factora, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
The awe-inspiring spectacle is a rarity – and will become even more so in the years ahead.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarity. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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rarity
noun
rar·i·ty
ˈrar-ət-ē 
ˈrer-
plural rarities
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being rare
2
: someone or something rare
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