phenom

noun

phe·nom | \ ˈfē-ˌnäm

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Definition of phenom

: phenomenon especially : a person of phenomenal ability or promise

Examples of phenom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Coach Kirk Murad said key to the game, especially late, was to get the ball in the reliable hands of freshman phenom Ayanna Franks. — Steve Smith, courant.com, "Windsor’s late push ousts Simsbury, sends Warriors to finals," 26 Mar. 2021 Anti-pop phenom Billie Eilish — who swept the four major categories at the Grammys last year — also took the stage. — Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, "The 2021 Grammys have begun. Read host Trevor Noah’s opening monologue," 14 Mar. 2021 Tiger's early days as a golf phenom had a truly heroic air about them. — Aj Willingham, CNN, "Tiger Woods made us realize it's ok to love an imperfect athlete," 25 Feb. 2021 The high school phenom is a junior for his father’s Ypsi Prep team, which spent the winter playing high-level national competition before ending their season last week. — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, "Why Michigan State basketball's transfer potential isn't as simple as it seems," 18 Mar. 2021 Last week, 14-year-old McKinney golf phenom Avery Zweig won her first American Junior Golf Association tournament, the Annika Invitational in St. Augustine, Fla. — Anna Caplan, Dallas News, "14-year-old McKinney golf phenom Avery Zweig discusses her latest win and long-term goals," 26 Jan. 2021 The 18-year-old phenom’s debut arena tour, which kicked off in Miami in early March, was among many that were postponed in the spring and ultimately canceled when stay-at-home orders went into effect to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. — Nardine Saad, chicagotribune.com, "Billie Eilish’s fans are mad they’re getting refunds for tour tickets. Yes, really," 4 Dec. 2020 The 18-year-old phenom’s debut arena tour, which kicked off in Miami in early March, was among many that were postponed in the spring and ultimately canceled when stay-at-home orders went into effect to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. — Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, "Billie Eilish’s fans are mad they’re getting refunds for tour tickets. Yes, really," 4 Dec. 2020 This week’s phenom is Megan Barnett of Crozet, Va., near Charlottesville, who ended up with three honorable mentions in her debut … followed closely by her husband, Hil, who got two. — Washington Post, "Style Conversational Week 1426: Head games," 4 Mar. 2021

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“Phenom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenom. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.

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phenom

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English Language Learners Definition of phenom

US, informal : a person who is very good at doing something (such as a sport)

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