Synonyms for Rare
Definition of rare
adjective
- not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness; "a rare word"; "rare books"
- recurring only at long intervals; "a rare appearance"; "total eclipses are rare events"
- not widely distributed; "rare herbs"; "rare patches of green in the desert"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "rare"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like extraordinary, infrequent, rarefied can replace "rare" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "rare" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Rare" in song lyrics
See how rare is used in real songs:
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"Yo' a square and I'm beyond compare and I'm rare"
Aceyalone — A Book of Human Language -
"pure blackness, oneness so rare"
Akon — Mama Africa -
"I'm sendin shouts that are real rare"
Akrobatik f/ Brenna Gethers — Rain