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Recent Examples of ultrarare
In 2021, an ultrarare variety of a popular exotic houseplant—a variegated Rhaphidaphora Tetrasperma—sold for more than $19,000 in a New Zealand web auction.
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Brittanie Shey, Chron, 28 Apr. 2023
That’s when surgeons infused a drug into her spine to fix the ultrarare genetic glitch that had vexed her nervous system since infancy.
—Erika Check Hayden Brittainy Newman, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2022
Brittanie Shey, Chron, 28 Apr. 2023
That’s when surgeons infused a drug into her spine to fix the ultrarare genetic glitch that had vexed her nervous system since infancy.
—Erika Check Hayden Brittainy Newman, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultrarare
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The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, passed with unanimous consent – a rare occurrence for substantive legislation.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Zaslav sidesteps the rare direct questions on pay, like at a NYC Dealbook Summit in the fall of 2023.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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That’s the number of borrowers with outstanding federal student loan debt as of the second quarter of 2025, according to the Department of Education.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The changes hit on several outstanding policy demands that Republicans had been debating in meetings for days.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The level of transcendent thinking also does not correlate with brain maturation at the study’s start.—
Aaron Shattuck,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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What the film got mostly right was Dylan’s often transcendent music.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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When going through Grandma's sterling silver, there are a few signs that will tell you if a piece is particularly high end.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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His sterling resume and global recognition was meant to calm some of the diehard fans that were turning on the program and blaming former coach Gregg Berhalter for all that was going wrong.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks delivered superior returns with lower risk compared to the benchmark index, creating less of a turbulent experience as reflected in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The Pacers, behind an unrelenting uptempo attack and superior depth, have won the third and fourth quarters in both games, as well as overtime in Game 1.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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While the agency sets rates, the Government Accountability Office reported in 2018 that payments should not exceed the cost of first-class airfare—and found that Trump’s 2016 campaign submitted incomplete and duplicate invoices, which the agency paid without dispute.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Most airport lounges are exclusionary, offering access only to certain credit card holders, people who spend a great deal of money on flights, and those who can afford first-class and business-tier tickets.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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Keeping him healthy remains a priority, but as multiple players begin to show the benefits of consistent playing time, Herrera stands out as a prime example.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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No longer were the Wolves surrendering prime real estate to the Thunder in their own end.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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“Ultrarare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrarare. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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