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. 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 See All Example Sentences for phenomenon
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Noun
  • Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Hot, young, rapidly evolving stars cement Pismis 24’s status as an astronomical marvel.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
  • 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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