Rare Synonyms

59 rare synonyms include infrequent, few and far between, scarce, sparse, scattered, thin on the ground, golden, like gold dust, and occasional. Rare is an adjective, and its antonyms are common and frequent. Here are some additional synonyms for "rare" with example sentences.

Another word for Rare

59 other ways to say rare.

1. infrequent

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

3. exceptional

  • without equal  
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  • very fine  
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  • unsurpassed  
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  • unrivalled  
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  • unparalleled  
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  • unique
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  • unexampled  
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  • unequalled  
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  • top-notch  
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  • surpassing  
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  • superlative  
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  • superior
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  • superb  
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  • stellar  
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  • special
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  • second to none  
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  • peerless  
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  • outstanding
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  • matchless  
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  • inimitable  
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  • incomparable  
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  • first-rate  
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  • first-class  
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  • exquisite
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  • exceptional
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  • excellent
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  • consummate  
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  • choice
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  • beyond comparison  
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  • beyond compare  
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  • A1  
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Use rare in a Sentence

He enjoys trading rare collectibles.

In absentia proceedings are rare but legal.

Many rare animals live in the region of the rainforest.

rare animals inhabit this forest.

She found a rare coin.

The gem is extremely rare.

We caught a glimpse of the rare bird.