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rarer

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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"We don't often find skeletons with the head and body still attached, and the soft tissue preservation is an even rarer occurrence."

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

"Claire's was particularly vulnerable because it relied on physical stores in shopping centres and depended more heavily on impulse buys, which are rarer today with the rise of online shopping," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But that kind of risk has grown rarer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

While the rate of false accusations of sexual assault is already low, it’s rarer still for multiple women to coordinate a conspiracy of false accusations.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

Their holds were packed with trade goods, wines and silks and spices, rare woods and rarer scents, but the ships themselves were the true prize.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin