as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
a new drug that is being hailed as the latest prodigy of the medical world
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Recent Examples of prodigy
Recruiting a prodigy who was once deemed too young for LinkedIn—but now works at the intersection of engineering and quantitative problem-solving—is a symbolic coup for Ken Griffin’s trading powerhouse.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Making her debut on screen at just 11-weeks-old, Mills was born into England’s premier acting family — an instant prodigy in a lineage spawned from her Oscar-winning father John Mills.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
Math is commonly portrayed as something only prodigies and savants can do.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
In the film, a viral video of an eight-year-old Bulgarian girl, a painting prodigy, is circulating online.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Making her debut on screen at just 11-weeks-old, Mills was born into England’s premier acting family — an instant prodigy in a lineage spawned from her Oscar-winning father John Mills.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
Math is commonly portrayed as something only prodigies and savants can do.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
In the film, a viral video of an eight-year-old Bulgarian girl, a painting prodigy, is circulating online.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigy
Noun
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Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The next $25,000 or $50,000 feels less like a miracle and more like a plan in motion.—
Bob Chitrathorn,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hot, young, rapidly evolving stars cement Pismis 24’s status as an astronomical marvel.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tuck into a few of the downy bao buns—the beef with pickled daikon, mayo, chili and coriander is a marvel, but don’t miss the bao with hoisin duck, pickled daikon, ginger, spring onions and cucumber—the salty crunch contrast with the steamed bun is delish.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, Gabriel also gets to experience the wonders of being mortal, like eating burgers and chicken tenders for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The phenomena tend to form on the Great Lakes from August to October, the National Weather Service said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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UAPx, a Florida nonprofit, has developed a suite of sensors specifically for analyzing odd aerial phenomena.—
Matthew Hutson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Prodigy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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