rares
Hard-to-find items
Rares is the plural of rare, typically referring to rare items or collectibles: The shop specializes in rares and vintage finds.
In gaming and trading card communities, rares are items or cards of uncommon scarcity, distinguished from commons and ultra-rares: I pulled three rares from that pack.
In short supply
- limitedRestricted in extent
- sparseThinly scattered or distributed
- meagerDeficient in quantity
- fewSmall in number
shortage · dearth · paucity · scant · uncommon · infrequent · sporadic · thin
Only one exists
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- novelNew and unusual
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- singularOne in number
atypical · anomalous · peculiar · quirky · idiosyncratic · esoteric · exotic · remarkable
Inherited family treasure
- pricelessToo valuable to quantify
- gemPolished precious stone
- relicPreserved ancient object
- invaluableBeyond monetary worth
precious · cherished · keepsake · masterpiece · irreplaceable · find · discovery · windfall
Valuable old items
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
- numismaticsStudy of currency
- philatelyStudy of postal stamps
- ephemeraDisposables preserved as collectibles
artifacts · curios · vintage · auctions · mint · authentication · provenance · one-of-a-kind
scarce
In short supply
few · shortage · dearth · paucity · scant · uncommon · infrequent · sporadic · thin · minimal
unique
Only one exists
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- novelNew and unusual
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
singular · atypical · anomalous · peculiar · quirky · idiosyncratic · esoteric · exotic · remarkable · extraordinary
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
invaluable · precious · cherished · keepsake · masterpiece · irreplaceable · find · discovery · windfall · prized
antiques
Valuable old items
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
- numismaticsStudy of currency
- philatelyStudy of postal stamps
ephemera · artifacts · curios · vintage · auctions · mint · authentication · provenance · one-of-a-kind · stamps
steaks
Thick slices of meat
bloody · juicy · pink · tartare · carpaccio · temperature · doneness
rarescommons
Shared community resources
basics · regulars · normals · standard issue · everyday items
- rare findUncommon discovery
- medium rareSteak doneness level
- rare breedExceptionally uncommon type
- rare gemInfrequent precious stone
- rare booksUncommon valuable printed works
- rare steakMinimally cooked beef