phenom

noun

: phenomenon
especially : a person of phenomenal ability or promise

Examples of phenom in a Sentence

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The 24-year-old golf phenom has had a pretty remarkable journey to being a favorite on the PGA Tour. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026 The longtime veteran figured to only take snaps for the G-Men barring an injury to the young phenom in Dart, but at the very least, he is surely entertained by his play. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 Connecticut desperately needed an experienced point guard with French phenom Leila Lacan still overseas competing for a championship with her team in France’s Ligue Feminine. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026 The fifth concert in the series would bring twenty‑nine‑year‑old American piano phenom Keith Jarrett, who had played in Cologne a few years prior with a group led by Miles Davis. Literary Hub, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for phenom

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of phenom was in 1881

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“Phenom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenom. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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