: phenomenon
especially
: a person of phenomenal ability or promise
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The Texas Rangers tried to sign Shohei Ohtani nearly a decade ago when the two-way Japanese phenom came stateside.
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson and Boston Red Sox phenom Roman Anthony each hit a solo home run in the win.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The Japanese phenom is projected to earn $125 million in 2026 from sponsors and memorabilia.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Recalling how things went down in the previous meeting with the San Antonio Spurs and French phenom Victor Wembanyama two months ago, Charles Lee pointed to their successful game plan.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson and Boston Red Sox phenom Roman Anthony each hit a solo home run in the win.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The Japanese phenom is projected to earn $125 million in 2026 from sponsors and memorabilia.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Recalling how things went down in the previous meeting with the San Antonio Spurs and French phenom Victor Wembanyama two months ago, Charles Lee pointed to their successful game plan.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Phenom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenom. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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