: phenomenon
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: a person of phenomenal ability or promise
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The 18-year-old phenom Blades Brown shot a 12-under 60, a Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA West record.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
However, the Finnish phenom didn’t look full strength and registered just one shot on goal.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Jays’ rotation also stands to benefit from a full season of rookie phenom Trey Yesavage, who was among last year’s postseason stars.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The dolce vita era in Italy was a post-war phenom, a time when the goodlifing synonymous with the peninsula became a global sensation.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
However, the Finnish phenom didn’t look full strength and registered just one shot on goal.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Jays’ rotation also stands to benefit from a full season of rookie phenom Trey Yesavage, who was among last year’s postseason stars.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The dolce vita era in Italy was a post-war phenom, a time when the goodlifing synonymous with the peninsula became a global sensation.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Phenom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenom. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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