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rarity
[ rair-i-tee ]
noun
- something rare, unusual, or uncommon:
Snowstorms are a rarity in the South.
- something esteemed or interesting in being rare, uncommon, or curious:
That folio is a rarity that will bring a good price.
- the state or quality of being rare.
- rare occurrence; infrequency:
Volcanic eruptions on the island occur with great rarity.
- unusual excellence.
- thinness, as of air or a gas.
rarity
/ ˈɛəɪɪ /
noun
- a rare person or thing, esp something interesting or valued because it is uncommon
- the state or quality of being rare
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A brand new theme park is a rarity, and with it comes expectations — of new tech, next-gen ride systems, unexpected ways to experience stories and an ask for your vacation dollars.
He allows audience members to film him throughout his performance, a rarity in comedy when locking your phone away in a pouch has become the norm for high-profile comedians.
A rarity for the National Park Service, the Point Reyes National Seashore has, since its founding in 1962, encompassed not just pristine wilderness but also working agricultural land.
Actor Tara Lee, cast while the show was in London, says that For the Record creates an incredibly supportive environment for performers, a rarity in the cutthroat world of show business.
A film winning one of the biggest awards at the Oscars without any proper theatrical distribution is a rarity.
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