as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
our jaws dropped when we saw this basketball phenomenon play for the first time
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Recent Examples of phenomenon
For Stefanov, the phenomenon extends beyond this isolated ecosystem.
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The Grogu character was a cultural phenomenon for a year or so, making the streaming show a must watch.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
That’s unfortunate, as a number of important phenomena, from the earliest galaxies to the features of exoplanet atmospheres, are only detectable at infrared wavelengths.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
However, as fellow Times writer Ian James broke down, the state experienced the hottest March on record — a phenomenon that prematurely melted snow in the Sierra Nevada.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The Grogu character was a cultural phenomenon for a year or so, making the streaming show a must watch.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
That’s unfortunate, as a number of important phenomena, from the earliest galaxies to the features of exoplanet atmospheres, are only detectable at infrared wavelengths.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
However, as fellow Times writer Ian James broke down, the state experienced the hottest March on record — a phenomenon that prematurely melted snow in the Sierra Nevada.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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The Broncos went 15-4 last year, testing the expiration dates on miracle finishes, while suffocating opponents with a relentless defense.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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From above, the city appeared like a miracle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No wonder the looks still read fresh and modern despite two decades having passed since its debut.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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And the Lakers need their not-quite-ageless wonder to be at least great to beat these Houston Rockets one more time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Festival season is upon us, with four long-running events returning this weekend to Cupertino, San Jose and Half Moon Bay for fans of culture, music and mechanical marvels.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Emperor’s battle arena, for example, is a marvel of moody set design, its barbarity brought to life by the throngs of people crowding to watch the action from atop its grated roof.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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