variants
or phenomenons
as in prodigies
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 phenomena
While such distancing is useful, scientifically and aesthetically, visual fidelity to the surface of natural phenomena precludes the possibility of engendering a deeper, more reciprocal exchange with the natural world.
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Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Colfer, who had recently wrapped Glee’s phenomena of a second season, was at the right place at the right time for SNL to think of him for the cameo.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Some of the more recent sightings might be due to copycats flying their drones as the phenomena get more news coverage, former FBI supervisory special agent Tom Adams told CNN Friday.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Trips based around phenomena or once-a-year natural events aren’t going anywhere in 2025.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Colfer, who had recently wrapped Glee’s phenomena of a second season, was at the right place at the right time for SNL to think of him for the cameo.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Some of the more recent sightings might be due to copycats flying their drones as the phenomena get more news coverage, former FBI supervisory special agent Tom Adams told CNN Friday.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Trips based around phenomena or once-a-year natural events aren’t going anywhere in 2025.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomena
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While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Las Vegas has always been big on one-off spectacles, from heavyweight fights to stunts to special events, and this remains the case, but the ante has been upped with the growth of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), often holding the biggest bouts here, and made for TV pro golf events such as The Match.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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These deep sea marvels exemplify the animal world’s desire to survive, even in the harshest conditions imaginable.Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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And each Tuesday, London Walks presents its two-hour Lure of the Underground itinerary (£20 for adults), which focuses on subjects like graphic design, architecture, and engineering marvels.Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 12 Dec. 2024
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Depending on the intensity, duration and sequence of those vibrations, sensations such as being tapped, stroked or squeezed can be simulated.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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What about burning sensations on the sole of your foot?Julia Ries, Outside Online, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Phenomena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomena. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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