Thesaurus results for PHENOMENA

phenomena

noun

variants or phenomenons

Definition of phenomena

plural of phenomenon

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 There’s a certain sense of satisfaction in finding people that seem ahead of their time and name these phenomena. — Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 All of these phenomena are likely effects of a record-setting El Niño. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2026 Researchers have hypothesized that quantum effects are at play in a variety of biological phenomena — including the magnetic sense that helps birds navigate and, more speculatively, human consciousness — with varying degrees of empirical support. — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 Also adding to its value is the fact that McQueen’s Armadillo shoes, of which only 21 were produced, have become pop-cultural phenomena all their own thanks to Lady Gaga. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for phenomena

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Though Rome was not convinced (Columbus had not, to anyone’s knowledge, performed any miracles), in 1892, Pope Leo XIII did issue a special encyclical calling on all clergy in the Americas and in Europe to hold a special Mass each Columbus Day.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
The miracle of the fishes and loaves is one of the only miracles in the first four books of the New Testament.

— Robert Costa, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of miracles

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If your goal is to see as many of the country’s natural wonders as possible, the home puts several of the west coast’s greatest hits easily within reach.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Then leadership rolls out a new AI initiative and wonders why employees are not immediately excited about it.

— Stacey Hanke, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of wonders

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Unlike other pipe organs, these engineering marvels have percussive sound effects for thunderclaps, horse hooves and train whistles, perfect for old movie palaces.

— Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Few people realize it these days, but both the rifle and round were technical marvels.

— John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026

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