nine days' wonder

variants also nine day wonder
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nine days' wonder
Noun
  • Liza's last words to Judy Garland, revealed.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The stunned sibling couldn’t believe his last words to Chris would be so ordinary, yet so profound in light of what happened.
    Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Across the United States, tons of coal ash can be found sitting in landfills and ponds.
    Nick Franck, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The explosion broke the ship's keel, sending tons of water gushing into the engine room and causing a massive fire that nearly destroyed the ship.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The decrease solidified an improving trend over the prior two years, which saw only slight increases.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The Wait n’ Rest concept is part of a larger trend among travelers who are looking for their own space.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Chemical controls are categorized based on their composition and mode of action.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The independent agency investigates all fatal general aviation accidents, including commercial accidents and incidents, as well as significant accidents across the various modes of transportation and pipeline accidents.
    Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • With style, grace and a lot of love, the Lower Merion High School figure skating duo of Justin and Suri Lue know how to put on a cutting-edge show.
    Krystle Rich, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • As always, the trendsetter made a bold style statement in a white floral Eugene Alexander minidress, previously worn by Whitney Houston and Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Oil prices have surged as the war, now in its second week, ensnares countries and places that are critical to the production and movement of oil and gas from the Persian Gulf.
    Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Without much movement ahead of him, Dowman was the one to drop into space and demand the ball.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That hot ticket item, unfortunately, has sold out, but plans are in the work for future screenings.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The Story and American Buffalo are going to be hot tickets too.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Nine days' wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nine%20days%27%20wonder. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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