nine days' wonder

noun

variants also nine day wonder
Definition of nine days' wondernext
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  1. last word
  2. latest
  3. ton
  4. trend
  5. mode
  6. style
  7. movement
  8. hot ticket
Noun
  • Here's what to know about Underwood's last execution, his last words, the case and the victim.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • With her last words, Lila channels Reverend Mother Dorotea, after witnessing the betrayal in which Valya used the Voice and took Dorotea’s life 30 years ago.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2024
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  • 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
  • The Port of Baltimore, which intakes more cars and light trucks than any other port in the U.S., did not fully reopen until early June following a massive salvage effort that involved the removal of the ship and thousands of tons of steel and concrete from the river.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
  • There’s not much of use aside from tons of fancy guitars, but Dex ends up stumbling on evidence of a future crime, a shredded image of Mad Dog’s next target, Omar Reyes, who is about to testify in a RICO case.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • Based on the omens and mathematical trends the next successful United manager isn't due for a while.
    Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As hard to predict as the world of real estate may be, there are still a handful of more granular trends that seem sure to define 2025.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Popular on Variety This has been a transformative year for Asylum/Pantheon, which has been in growth mode since Endeavor invested in the company last year.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
  • To smooth your transition into vacation mode—and avoid whittling away the first few days simply decompressing—Nasir also recommends reducing your pre-break load as much as possible.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of mode
Noun
  • Walmart has a vast selection of comfy pants, including many other petite and plus-size styles.
    Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This reflection exercise can assist you in relinquishing attachments to choices or allegiances that might impede your progress by providing an unbiased viewpoint on your leadership style and organizational approaches.
    Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of style
Noun
  • The number of farms and supply chain operators joining the regenerative movement grew fivefold in 2023, with an additional 640 supply chain companies committing to the program.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
  • These words can be used to describe rapid movement.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of movement
Noun
  • And remembers that getting the 10 p.m. Friday night slot wasn’t exactly a hot ticket.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The National Football League (NFL) remains a hot ticket at home and on the road.
    Robert Gray, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of hot ticket
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