Synonyms for rare
24 synonyms for “rare”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Rare as in “extraordinary”
adjective: marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind
- extraordinary
- remarkable
- strange
- unique
- unprecedented
- exceptional
- marked
- unexpected
- wonderful
- incredible
- prodigious
Rare as in “uncommon”
adjective: not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
- uncommon
- unusual
- singular
- noteworthy
- notable
- peculiar
- striking
Rare as in “thin”
adjective: having low density
- thin
Rare as in “scarce”
adjective: not widely distributed
- scarce
- scant
Rare as in “infrequent”
adjective: recurring only at long intervals
- infrequent
- occasional
Rare as in “raw”
adjective: (of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside
- raw
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