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rarity

[rair-i-tee] / ˈrɛər ɪ ti /




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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

What used to be a normal occasion became a rarity once LIV Golf launched in 2022 and lured away many of the game’s top players with enormous paydays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

And because rarity equates to value, standard issue 1997 cards featuring the late Lakers great retail for a pedestrian $100 to $300.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

He owned apartment buildings and, later, pool halls, and was famous for being that rarity “a man of honor.”

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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