- superlative of rare.
rarest
Example Sentences
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On an island just off the coast is one of the last surviving pockets of the world's rarest marsupial, the Gilbert's potoroo.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The Bundibugyo strain is the rarest of the four known Ebola virus species, scientists say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Fashionistas known as sneakerheads scramble to buy and trade the latest styles, paying a premium for the rarest pairs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Double-figure scoring at a World Cup is one of football's rarest feats.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
It was the rarest of gifts, and Korako had monitored the babies closely for any sign of it.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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