rarity
Example Sentences
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Societies across the world valued gold as a symbol of divinity, immortality, and authority; its rarity made it a special privilege to behold and possess.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Hiring has accelerated this year after the economy lost jobs in the second half of 2025, a rarity when the U.S. is not in recession.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The University of Michigan added binding early decision as an option for the first time this year, a rarity among elite public schools.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Long-standing book clubs in Los Angeles are a rarity — many flame out due to dwindling interest, scheduling conflicts and waning enthusiasm.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
His apology had been genuine, and Mrs. Glass knew it, but evidently she couldn’t resist taking advantage of it, perhaps because of its rarity.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
Vocabulary lists containing rarity
"My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning
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"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2
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