nine days' wonder

variants also nine day wonder

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Noun
  • When the doctor threatens to do the same with Krista, John accuses him of only targeting Black people, which forces the doctor to try to defend himself, enough of a distraction for John to accidentally kill the guy — whose last words are that his best friends are Black.
    Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 31 July 2025
  • While Garland’s last words are unknown, Deans gave some insight into how the performer spent her final hours.
    Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 June 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
  • This loveseat adds extra seating to a patio without taking up a ton of space.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Raleigh will be discussed below, but Kirk never strikes out, hits a ton of line drives and uses the entire field.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Experts say the trend is even more pronounced in South Florida, as homeowners face pressure from insurers and storm season deadlines, leading to a significant increase in new roofs.
    CD Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The poster of that video told Newsweek the fire was probably part of a TikTok trend where people light items on fire in Walmart.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The idea is that users can activate AI into a teaching mode and, ergo, no longer be trapped in the instant oatmeal conundrum.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Ross is currently in travel mode — as she’s scheduled to appear at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) on Friday to discuss the series’ overwhelming success.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Aguilar is expected to be a good fit for the Vols’ veer-and-shoot style offense.
    Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Now, the 88-room luxury boutique hotel comprises a Spanish colonial era wing, an 18th century French wing, and a 20th century American wing, each with their own unique style and historical details.
    Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Although the temperance movement of the 19th and 20th centuries often distorted its meaning by associating it with alcohol abstinence, its component behaviors have stood the test of time.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Unlike Alzheimer's, FTD often causes dramatic personality changes, emotional withdrawal and problems with speech, movement and decision-making.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But, as with any product that’s a good buy for the price, these hot ticket items will go fast.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Quaint little porcelain dishes and decorative items are another hot ticket item at flea markets.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 30 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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