: phenomenon
especially
: a person of phenomenal ability or promise
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The freshman phenom caught five passes for 81 yards and a touchdown and had two carries for 11 yards.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Fans didn’t know when—or even if—the young phenom would return to the ice.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Jan. 2026
Even with four returning starters and the addition of freshman phenom Liv Johnson, East Suburban Catholic Conference leader Carmel (12-4, 4-0) has welcomed Chilcutt’s contributions.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Teenage phenom Luke Littler has made history once again by winning the PDC Darts World Championship for the second time in as many years after beating Dutchman Gian van Veen 7-1 at Alexandra Palace.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Fans didn’t know when—or even if—the young phenom would return to the ice.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Jan. 2026
Even with four returning starters and the addition of freshman phenom Liv Johnson, East Suburban Catholic Conference leader Carmel (12-4, 4-0) has welcomed Chilcutt’s contributions.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Teenage phenom Luke Littler has made history once again by winning the PDC Darts World Championship for the second time in as many years after beating Dutchman Gian van Veen 7-1 at Alexandra Palace.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Phenom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenom. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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