as in miracle
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 phenomenon
The new podcast series from HBO Max is hosted by Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen and features interviews with the series creatives, cast and crew, with Martin, the mind behind the book and TV phenomenon Game of Thrones, as the first guest.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Yuppies, as they were called, were a real phenomenon.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon first predicted by Einstein in the 1915 theory of gravity known as general relativity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The museum’s 150,000 square feet include 18 historic car exhibits, showcasing vehicles that have driven NASCAR’s evolution from regional pastime to national phenomenon.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Yuppies, as they were called, were a real phenomenon.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon first predicted by Einstein in the 1915 theory of gravity known as general relativity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The museum’s 150,000 square feet include 18 historic car exhibits, showcasing vehicles that have driven NASCAR’s evolution from regional pastime to national phenomenon.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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Luckily, a miracle came to me in the form of a workhorse concealer.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other sertanejo and agronejo artists content themselves with promoting agrobusiness interests through their lyrics, praising industrial farming and the miracle of pesticides.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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And there is no art without wonder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meant to mimic the feel of visiting the stars, this multisensory experience uses projections, lighting and music to create a sense of wonder for visitors of all ages.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The movement is also an aesthetic marvel, clearly visible through the sapphire bridge.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
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There's also the Recycling World epicenter, where revelers can see the waste-sorting process in action and marvel at public art made from recyclables.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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