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
This phenomenon is caused by sunlight passing through the Earth’s ozone layer in the upper atmosphere, Russell said.
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
For the uninitiated, the Hall effect, first discovered in 1879 by Edwin Hall, is a phenomenon where an electric current flowing through a conductor or semiconductor in the presence of a magnetic field produces a voltage across the material.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Celebrity runners were a new phenomenon.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The next lunar eclipse is around the corner, meaning some around the world will be privy to the uncommon phenomenon that turns the moon a striking red color.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
For the uninitiated, the Hall effect, first discovered in 1879 by Edwin Hall, is a phenomenon where an electric current flowing through a conductor or semiconductor in the presence of a magnetic field produces a voltage across the material.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Celebrity runners were a new phenomenon.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The next lunar eclipse is around the corner, meaning some around the world will be privy to the uncommon phenomenon that turns the moon a striking red color.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The next $25,000 or $50,000 feels less like a miracle and more like a plan in motion.—
Bob Chitrathorn,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, Gabriel also gets to experience the wonders of being mortal, like eating burgers and chicken tenders for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hot, young, rapidly evolving stars cement Pismis 24’s status as an astronomical marvel.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tuck into a few of the downy bao buns—the beef with pickled daikon, mayo, chili and coriander is a marvel, but don’t miss the bao with hoisin duck, pickled daikon, ginger, spring onions and cucumber—the salty crunch contrast with the steamed bun is delish.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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