Definition of phenom
: phenomenon;
especially
: a person of phenomenal ability or promise
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The Devil Wears Prada was a best-selling phenom when it was published in 2003 and proved quite the charm for author Lauren Weisberger.
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Bichekas, 52, was a football phenom at Gilbert High School in the 1980s and was a starting guard for the University of Arizona Wildcats.
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Even the young phenom at the keyboard had to learn from his mistakes.
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Two relievers — Yacksel Rios and rookie phenom Seranthony Dominguez — were unavailable, and Tommy Hunter was limited after throwing 38 pitches Saturday night.
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The Braves are breathing a sigh of relief now that the knee injury sustained by rookie phenom Ronald Acuna Jr. does not appear to be serious.
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The three of them discussed whether the young phenom would continue running.
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Auston Matthews, a young hockey phenom from Scottsdale, has taken one step closer to cementing his place in the NHL pantheon of superstars.
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Santana’s arrival also means that last year’s rookie phenom, Rhys Hoskins is moving to left field.
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First Known Use of phenom
1881
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Definition of phenom for English Language Learners
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: a person who is very good at doing something (such as a sport)
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