103 Synonyms & Antonyms For RARE

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Definitions rare [rair] / rɛər / 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

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He has scuttled rare disease drugs because, in his view, they aren’t worth the cost since they don’t cure all patients, even if they slow progression and reduce symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it’s the rare time such expectations have been offered up publicly by a top member of the administration.

From Los Angeles Times

At around $2,000 on Iran's black market, the terminals are expensive and very rare in poorer regions like Balochistan or Kurdistan that have suffered the most government repression, Alimardani said.

From Barron's

Rate cuts in between scheduled meetings are very rare; the Fed hasn’t done so since March 2020, when the Covid shock was overwhelming financial markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. announced it will release 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a rare emergency measure aimed at bringing down crude prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

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