As usual and Rarely

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As usual adverb - In the usual manner.

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Rarely is an antonym for as usual in topics: usually, ordinarily, for the most part.

Rarely adverb - Not often.

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As usual is an antonym for rarely.

Nearby Words: rare, rarity, rareness

CJ is usually always called by everyone by her nickname, instead of her rarely-heard first name "Claudia Jean", though the President is, as usual, the exception.

Source: First Name Basis / Live-Action TV

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