nine days' wonder

noun

variants also nine day wonder
Definition of nine days' wondernext
as in last word

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  1. last word
  2. latest
  3. ton
  4. trend
  5. mode
  6. style
  7. movement
  8. hot ticket
Noun
  • Moore's last words had already been read by Lindsey Vann, his lawyer of 10 years.
    JEFFREY COLLINS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Moore’s last words had already been read by Lindsey Vann, his lawyer of 10 years.
    Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of last word
Noun
  • The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
    Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
    Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Definition of latest
Noun
  • Since January 1, officials have seized 29 tons of counterfeit alcohol and revoked the licenses of 64 businesses allegedly involved in smuggling or selling illicit drinks.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Santos brought a ton of energy to open the game, hitting an open 3 and getting a handful of extra possessions during that hot start.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of ton
Noun
  • Nix, with how he’s played at times this year, has a good enough reputation to potentially buck the McDermott trend against rookie quarterbacks.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Even larger exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange are looking to get in on the trend.
    Anna Gleason, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of trend
Noun
  • The watch is powered by the Caliber 1210, which is an innovative electromechanical movement with a power reserve of 8-10 years in daily use and up to 18 years in standby mode.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025
  • There are also three drive modes – Touring, Sport and Track.
    James Morris, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of mode
Noun
  • They were taken up by the military and became the signature style of General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of US Forces in the Pacific, stationed in Brisbane, Australia, during the World War II.
    Margaret Maynard, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The ensuing preview features a wild mash-up of visual styles, from trippy digital collage to dancing AI bubble people, photo montage, found footage, nature visuals and animation.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of style
Noun
  • Exposure to different movements helps prevent injury and increases range of motion.
    Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Wearing compression stockings, exercising regularly, protecting your skin from the sun, and taking frequent movement breaks throughout the day can all help reduce your risk.
    Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of movement
Noun
  • The vinyls are hot ticket items with some eBay listings pricing north of $1100.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
  • And remembers that getting the 10 p.m. Friday night slot wasn’t exactly a hot ticket.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of hot ticket
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