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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They simply show that a disciplined, diversified approach offers something rare in investing: higher odds of success with fewer sleepless nights.

From MarketWatch

The downgrade makes Reback a rare dissenting voice on Wall Street.

From Barron's

The downgrade makes Reback a rare dissenting voice on Wall Street.

From Barron's

Ukraine and Russia have conducted a rare exchange of prisoners of war and civilians after two days of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

From BBC

He took up the hobby at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles after his childhood fascination with rare coins got too expensive.

From Los Angeles Times

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admirable airy anomalous anomalistic choice curious dainty daintier deficient delicious delectable delicate deluxe different elegant exceptional exquisite extraordinaire extraordinary few fine imported improbable inconceivable infrequent insufficient intangible loveliest lovely luscious more different more curious more delicious more elegant more splendid more special more oddball most different most novel most oddball most notable most special most unusual notable novel obscure occasional odd oddest odd/oddball odder one-of-a-kind one-of-a-kind phenomenal priceless remarkable scantier scantier scantest scanter scant/scanty scantiest scantiest scanty scarce select several single singular sparse special splendid sporadic strange supernatural superphysical supersensible tenuous thin thinner thinnest uncommon uncommon uncooked underdone unheard-of unimaginable unique unique unlikely unlikeliest unordinary unparalleled unwonted unthinkable unusual vintage

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