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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the phenomenal growth that the suburb has experienced over the last decade
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
the phenomenal ability to remember the names of thousands of people
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Recent Examples of phenomenal
The group’s second album, self-titled and the first with Clayton-Thomas, proved a phenomenal success upon its release in ’68.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
This phenomenal vocalist has been compared to the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Gordon, as well as being a very prolific television producer and host, has a phenomenal amount of social followers.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Even with that, his production as a freshman was phenomenal.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
This phenomenal vocalist has been compared to the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Gordon, as well as being a very prolific television producer and host, has a phenomenal amount of social followers.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Even with that, his production as a freshman was phenomenal.
—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenal
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This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
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These were moments of extraordinary dissent against the British government by American colonists.
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Failing to score in five games at the 2010 World Cup is the only time Messi's superhuman standards dropped on this stage.
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Roshan will next be seen starring in Krrish 4, reprising his role as superhuman Krishna Mehra in the blockbuster franchise.
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Just down the road, Beefbar at Hotel Lou Pinet offers a relaxed ambiance and exceptional dishes.
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The 6-foot-11 Condon rebounds relentlessly, protects the rim, delivers uncanny passes and makes winning plays, none bigger than his hustle to secure Florida’s comeback victory against Houston in the 2025 national championship game.
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Like Buster Keaton before him, Knoxville has an uncanny awareness of how his death-defying escapades appear on camera.
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Although his adoption listing didn't mention his unusual paws, his foster mom did.
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Indeed, that has led to the highly unusual situation of Australia not being the defending champions in either women’s World Cup, with India holding the 50-over title and New Zealand the T20 crown.
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The World Cup provided a second miraculous moment on Monday night.
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Three children were among those pulled to safety in a miraculous rescue that aired on state television.
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Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Travis Heying An almost magical experience Covering the World Cup in Kansas City has been one of the most euphoric experiences of my career.
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This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.
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“Phenomenal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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