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
Over the years, many students at the ILLS have written their theses about the strange phenomena surrounding Cubs losing streaks.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Now Kalshi has launched a new category that will let users bet on phenomena like the prices of individual artworks at auction as well as total sales values at particular art auctions.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Cyberculture entails social, cultural, and technological phenomena that span across a range of disciplines, including—but not limited to—literary studies, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, communication, information, and computer sciences.
—Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
That work led me deeper into the psychology of loneliness, because the two phenomena are deeply intertwined.
—Clay Routledge, Fortune, 23 May 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Now Kalshi has launched a new category that will let users bet on phenomena like the prices of individual artworks at auction as well as total sales values at particular art auctions.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Cyberculture entails social, cultural, and technological phenomena that span across a range of disciplines, including—but not limited to—literary studies, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, communication, information, and computer sciences.
—Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
That work led me deeper into the psychology of loneliness, because the two phenomena are deeply intertwined.
—Clay Routledge, Fortune, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomena
Noun
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In the one Massimiliano Sena dishes up quintessential southern Italian comfort food; in the other Mitsuru Tsukada performs discreet Japanese miracles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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From a technical perspective, this product is essentially still a lightweight synthetic sleeping bag, so don’t expect miracles in freezing temperatures.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For the last 250 years, the American story has taken place against a backdrop of not only sea-to-shining-sea natural wonders, but also vibrant urban landscapes.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Mitchell is one of many of the Thunder’s scouting and development marvels.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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Later, Jeff Train marvels at the teens' planning acumen.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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“Phenomena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomena. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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