nine days' wonder

variants also nine day wonder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nine days' wonder
Noun
  • Famous last words from a woman who then has a stone slingshotted through her eye and out the back of her head by a lawnmower.
    Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
  • The serial killer was convicted of murdering at least 33 teen boys and young men in the 1970s His last words after sitting on death row for 14 years became infamous John Wayne Gacy, a.k.a.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
    Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
    Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Noun
  • Every week, Netflix drops a ton of new content for viewers to stream from studios all over the world.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
  • But after crushing the Cavs and gaining a ton of experience last year, the Pacers see a path to getting eight more wins.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • In a world of evolving design trends, modular furniture is more than just a fleeting moment.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
  • The incident reportedly led to one student going to the hospital due to smoke inhalation and is suspected to be connected to the viral trend.
    Ashley Belanger – May 9, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Hard mode, for instance, increases resource scarcity and enemy aggression, offering a sterner test for seasoned players.
    Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
  • The Sky look to be in win-now mode, adding tenacious two-guard Ariel Atkins and giving a curtain call to Courtney Vandersloot.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • This week, Dwyane Wade will guest edit Players, a new magazine dedicated to athletes and style.
    Eric Lipton, New York Times, 14 May 2025
  • Kirkland Signature Double Sided Gift Wrap features six, 90-square foot rolls that come in four different styles.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • As institutions fractured, migratory movements pushed not from Africa to Europe, but from Europe to Africa, and a new order began to emerge, Augustine interpreted the signs of discordant times.
    Anna Rowlands, Time, 12 May 2025
  • As the body positivity movement blossomed from the ashes of Y2K and Heroine Chic, the community witnessed tides changing in all areas of life, particularly fashion.
    Essence, Essence, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Professional wrestling shows have always been a hot ticket in Kansas City, and coming off the heels of one of the most successful events in sports-entertainment history with WrestleMania 41, the T-Mobile Center was packed with WWE fans for Monday Night Raw on Monday, April 28.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The Taste of the NFL This is sure to be a hot ticket for foodies who double as football football fans!
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Nine days' wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nine%20days%27%20wonder. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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