as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
our jaws dropped when we saw this basketball phenomenon play for the first time
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Recent Examples of phenomenon
The experience creep phenomenon is particularly acute in tech, which is the softest of sectors in terms of hiring, giving employers a firm upper hand.
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Claire Zillman, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The latter phenomenon is a genuine problem.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The same phenomenon happens with police sirens, ambulance alarms, or the roar of an airplane.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
The trend has also spread quickly on Douyin, where users are sharing both memes and explainer videos breaking down the phenomenon.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
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Claire Zillman, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The latter phenomenon is a genuine problem.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The same phenomenon happens with police sirens, ambulance alarms, or the roar of an airplane.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
The trend has also spread quickly on Douyin, where users are sharing both memes and explainer videos breaking down the phenomenon.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for phenomenon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the miracle that happened in New England two centuries ago now is in China.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Except someone did eventually hear it—the good folks at Freedom to Spend, known for reissuing all kinds of wonders from the experimental past, who took it upon themselves to sort through all 1200 tapes submitted to the ND zine over the course of its run before landing upon Larrison’s.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Poor Landscaping Good landscaping can truly work wonders, while overgrown plants will immediately give off a chaotic look and detract from the architectural features on the exterior of your home, according to Farnan.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, these early quartz marvels had a couple of drawbacks.—
David Szondy
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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Riekenberg marvels at what Jimenez did in that victory.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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