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
Chirag Shah, a professor with the Information School at the University of Washington, says AI has become a phenomenon at warp speed, with minimal regulation, and there have been consequences.
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NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
This is partly why witnessing this cosmic phenomenon is so special.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Take the handwritten letter as an example of this phenomenon.
—Neel Somani, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
The phenomenon, which happens when Pacific Ocean waters off South America are cooler than normal, has been thought to signal a drier season, but experts say the impact in Northern California is less severe — and maybe even inconsequential — compared to southern parts of the state.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
This is partly why witnessing this cosmic phenomenon is so special.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Take the handwritten letter as an example of this phenomenon.
—Neel Somani, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
The phenomenon, which happens when Pacific Ocean waters off South America are cooler than normal, has been thought to signal a drier season, but experts say the impact in Northern California is less severe — and maybe even inconsequential — compared to southern parts of the state.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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On the inbound, Gary Payton found a cutting Fisher, who turned and heaved a miracle 18-footer at the buzzer, demoralizing the Spurs.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Roman encourages you to go off-script, root through your own cupboards, and make small, delicious miracles.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, their wonder grates on Glaser and the rest of the forest.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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National parks may have the name recognition, but some of our country’s most beautiful natural wonders and sights are tucked away in state parks.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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And the final set piece (no spoilers) is truly a marvel to behold.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
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The marvel of this verse is in its vulnerability in expressing sorrow, lost love and despair—under the seams runs the pain.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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