Thesaurus results for PHENOMENON

phenomenon

noun

fi-ˈnä-mə-ˌnän

Definition of phenomenon

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 That is why Destination Retail is unlikely to remain a Riviera phenomenon. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The Viking Row has become a global phenomenon during the tournament. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 Now researchers have managed to measure this phenomenon with more precision than ever before, confirming Einstein’s greatest theory once again in a study published Wednesday in Nature. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 Over the last three seasons, Madix has played a huge part in the Peacock reality dating show becoming a cultural phenomenon. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for phenomenon

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And an even greater miracle is that the film will be directed by the one and only Destin Daniel Cretton.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 July 2026
Worner said the notion of a miracle — independent of martyrdom— is twofold.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

Definition of miracle

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The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
This strategic evolution aims to transition Atlas from a high-cost marvel to a scalable, commercially viable solution.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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