Rare Similes
6 classic and creative similes for Rare - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- As rare as rocking horse shit
- Rarer than unicorn tears
- As rare as hen’s teeth
- As rare as a blue rose
- As rare as a comet
- As rare as a fat postman
Frequently asked
What does "as rare as" mean?
"As rare as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as rare as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of rareness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as rare as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 6 similes for Rare. Common ones include "As rare as a comet" and "As rare as a blue rose". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "rare" simile in writing?
Use a "rare" simile when you want the reader to feel rareness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.