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 other way to look at it (and in my opinion, the correct way) is that the same phenomenon that made the Busses wealthy beyond anyone’s wildest dreams is occurring league-wide.
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Harry Enten, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Most, when prodded, give a playful shrug at the curious phenomenon in the high school, which is in an affluent, largely white district about 35 miles east of Manhattan.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Directed by Gerard Johnstone, the film was a breakout cultural phenomenon, grossing more than $181 million worldwide on a relatively small budget and spurring the sequel M3GAN 2.0.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 June 2025
This phenomenon can help explain why initiatives such as Starbucks’ #RaceTogether campaign backfired.
—Lauren Howe, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Harry Enten, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Most, when prodded, give a playful shrug at the curious phenomenon in the high school, which is in an affluent, largely white district about 35 miles east of Manhattan.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Directed by Gerard Johnstone, the film was a breakout cultural phenomenon, grossing more than $181 million worldwide on a relatively small budget and spurring the sequel M3GAN 2.0.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 June 2025
This phenomenon can help explain why initiatives such as Starbucks’ #RaceTogether campaign backfired.
—Lauren Howe, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Don’t just pray for a miracle, but be realistic and find the right plan.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Paring payroll and procuring prospects took precedence, prompting wonder whether that run could be waning.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Is It Natural Hair Approved? Especially with the heavy styling products, high tension and high heat styles many of us curly girls love, a specialized treatment to address scalp concerns and build up could do wonders for your hair.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The new see-through marvels of the Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface add to Vacheron’s rich history of minute repeaters and complications, and like the Solaria, is a piece unique for one collector to savor.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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This compact fan is a slim, rechargeable marvel intended to keep you cool.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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