rarest

ADJECTIVE

exceptional, infrequent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extraordinary limited occasional scarce singular strange subtle uncommon unique unlikely unthinkable unusual

WEAK

attenuate attenuated deficient few few and far between flimsy inconceivable isolated light out of the ordinary rarefied recherché scanty scattered seldom semioccasional short sparse sporadic subtile tenuous thin unfrequent unheard of unimaginable unwonted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common commonplace familiar frequent normal ordinary regular standard sufficient usual

WEAK

cheap typical well-done worthless

ADJECTIVE

precious, excellent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delicate exquisite great priceless rich unique

WEAK

admirable choice dainty elegant extreme fine incomparable invaluable matchless peerless recherché select superb superlative

Antonyms

STRONGEST

poor serious weak

WEAK

cheap common frequent ordinary regular typical usual well-done worthless

ADJECTIVE

not fully cooked

Synonyms

WEAK

bloody half-cooked half-raw moderately done nearly raw not done rarely done red undercooked underdone

Antonyms

WEAK

cheap common frequent ordinary regular typical usual well-done worthless

Example Sentences

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Appeared in the October 11, 2025, print edition as 'In Search Of Maine’s Rarest Apples'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Magdalena’s memoir, aptly titled The Plant Messiah: Adventures in Search of the World’s Rarest Species, will be out from Doubleday on April 10.

From The Verge • Mar. 30, 2018

Expedition to Find the New Guinea Singing Dog: The Rarest Dog in the World The second-ever photo of a wild New Guinea Singing Dog, cropped to focus in on the dog.

From Scientific American • Jul. 5, 2013

The Rarest Play in the NFL Last night was probably the closest we’ll ever get to a Super Bowl fair-catch kick.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2013

Rarest gem of all the sparkling jewels that adorn the bosom of this fair world!

From Colorado?The Bright Romance of American History by Grable, F. C.