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 technique used to measure the singularities’ velocity could open the door to studying other tiny, fast phenomena in physics, chemistry and biology—or perhaps to find new ways to encode quantum information in materials, according to the researchers.
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
The 1982 toy became a phenomenon, spawning the Masters of the Universe franchise with over 125 million toys sold in three years.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The blue moon occurring later in the month will appear smaller than usual, a phenomenon known as a micromoon.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
And nowhere is that phenomenon more evident than in reality television.
—Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
The 1982 toy became a phenomenon, spawning the Masters of the Universe franchise with over 125 million toys sold in three years.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The blue moon occurring later in the month will appear smaller than usual, a phenomenon known as a micromoon.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
And nowhere is that phenomenon more evident than in reality television.
—Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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The Broncos went 15-4 last year, testing the expiration dates on miracle finishes, while suffocating opponents with a relentless defense.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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From above, the city appeared like a miracle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No wonder the looks still read fresh and modern despite two decades having passed since its debut.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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And the Lakers need their not-quite-ageless wonder to be at least great to beat these Houston Rockets one more time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The staging is a marvel of special effects, but the most spectacular coup is the injection of emotionally resonant meaning.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Tech and size aside, Corinthian is an aesthetic marvel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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