Rare Synonyms

Rare synonyms such as "beyond comparison, as scarce as hen's teeth, atypical, a1, and beyond compare". Rare is an adjective, and its antonyms are common and frequent. Here are 59 another word for rare with example sentences.

Another word for Rare

1. infrequent

  • unwonted
  • unaccustomed
  • thin on the ground
  • sporadic
  • sparse
  • scattered
  • scarce
  • out of the common
  • odd
  • occasional
  • limited
  • like gold dust
  • isolated
  • intermittent
  • infrequent
  • golden
  • few and far between
  • as scarce as hen's teeth

2. unusual

3. exceptional

How to Use rare in a Sentence

He enjoys trading rare collectibles.

Rare animals inhabit this forest.

She found a rare coin.

The gem is extremely rare.

We caught a glimpse of the rare bird.