variants
or phenomenons
as in miracles
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 phenomena
When combined with the fact that a blue dot will look less blue when viewed in the center of our vision, these phenomena make for a striking illusion.
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Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
The concept is centered around a natural phenomena that showcases the region.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Earth’s sun is infected with a mysterious phenomena conjured by Weir called a Petrova line, a trail of alien cells called astrophage that are slowly consuming the fiery orb.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The night brims with awe-striking phenomena—not just stars and auroras but glowing mushrooms, sparkly plankton, bustling night markets, and shimmery fireflies.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
The concept is centered around a natural phenomena that showcases the region.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Earth’s sun is infected with a mysterious phenomena conjured by Weir called a Petrova line, a trail of alien cells called astrophage that are slowly consuming the fiery orb.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The night brims with awe-striking phenomena—not just stars and auroras but glowing mushrooms, sparkly plankton, bustling night markets, and shimmery fireflies.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomena
Noun
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Even then, Kerr is not expecting miracles from the 27-year-old.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures in the cockpits reportedly hit 140 degrees, transforming sleek miracles of automotive technology into 180-mph crock pots.—
Kevin Sherrington,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to a great leave-in, a curl-specific serum or oil can work wonders to seal your ends and lock in hydration.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Riekenberg marvels at what Jimenez did in that victory.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Today, its free public sessions let stargazers get up close and personal with myriad celestial marvels.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Phenomena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomena. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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