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
With their flamboyant costumes and choreography, the group became a pop culture phenomenon, targeting disco's large gay audience with camp fantasy characters of butch builders, bikers, cowboys and soldiers.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
The world created by Taylor Sheridan has become a global entertainment phenomenon following the airing of the original neo-Western saga.
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David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
From historic plays like the Immaculate Reception to cultural phenomena such as NFL Films and fantasy football, the list vividly portrays the rich and diverse tapestry of American sports, underscoring its profound impact on the nation's culture.
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Darren Cooper,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The 10-year survey will also help scientists measure dark energy, a separate, invisible phenomenon that is causing the universe to expand at an accelerating rate.
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Miriam Waldvogel,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
The world created by Taylor Sheridan has become a global entertainment phenomenon following the airing of the original neo-Western saga.
—
David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
From historic plays like the Immaculate Reception to cultural phenomena such as NFL Films and fantasy football, the list vividly portrays the rich and diverse tapestry of American sports, underscoring its profound impact on the nation's culture.
—
Darren Cooper,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The 10-year survey will also help scientists measure dark energy, a separate, invisible phenomenon that is causing the universe to expand at an accelerating rate.
—
Miriam Waldvogel,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for phenomenon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
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Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
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But, as a figure of the Enlightenment and thus a believer in reason and science, the former president discounted the miracles associated with Jesus — including his virgin birth and supposed resurrection.
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This avoidance tactic can explain the modern mismatch between sounds and spelling in wolf, wood and wonder.
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No wonder Yard Act realized music is the lifeline that just might pull us back out of the muck.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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The Amazing Race is a program that used to win this category year over year, and is considered a production marvel.
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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