rara avis
Example Sentences
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When you see a really good player, that’s a rara avis — an enlightened individual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
"I have very little respect for politicians of any persuasion, but Margaret is that rara avis, a dedicated, honest and committed representative of the people of Hong Kong," Sarony wrote.
From Reuters ● Jan. 31, 2022
She’s not some clever sociopathic mastermind, an evil, charismatic rara avis.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2017
Which is all to say that even if you haven’t heard of her, she is that rara avis of Hollywood: a working actor.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 20, 2015
Wickersham, whose full head of silver hair, mustache, and chiseled good looks made him resemble a misplaced Marlboro man, was a rara avis even by Sing Sing standards.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
