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
His television series Twin Peaks (1990–91, 2017) further cemented his reputation, becoming a cultural phenomenon with its blend of soap opera melodrama, supernatural intrigue, and quirky humor.
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Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Here are some worth trying and vital things to know about this psychiatric phenomenon.
—Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has caught yet another visual spectacle, depicting layers of interstellar material illuminated by a supernova in a phenomenon known as a thermal light echo.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
Its influence extends beyond gaming, with Mario Kart becoming a cultural phenomenon referenced in various media and spawning real-life karting events inspired by the game.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Here are some worth trying and vital things to know about this psychiatric phenomenon.
—Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has caught yet another visual spectacle, depicting layers of interstellar material illuminated by a supernova in a phenomenon known as a thermal light echo.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
Its influence extends beyond gaming, with Mario Kart becoming a cultural phenomenon referenced in various media and spawning real-life karting events inspired by the game.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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Test yourself on miracle flights, theatrical triumphs and athletic aces in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Tucker attempted an onside kick for Baltimore, but Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas recovered to snuff out any chance of a Ravens miracle.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In Tucson, though, urban living sits side-by-side with the natural wonders of Saguaro National Park.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Panama Canal was designated one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 1994.—
Erika Angulo,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Back to Ichiro, who was simply a marvel for literal decades.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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But Kern’s score is a marvel of variety, invention and emotion.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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