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 The inflation rate has hovered above the Fed’s 2% target for more than five years, a phenomenon that has aggravated an ongoing affordability crisis. — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 29 July 2026 This elusive phenomenon, responsible for so much confusion and agitation, was a hallmark of the intellectual movement known as French theory, or more frequently, theory. — Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 The film follows the pop duo and also shows how Chinese audiences reacted to their first taste of a major Western pop phenomenon. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 July 2026 This phenomenon has been well documented during previous waves of violence. — Julie Bourdin, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for phenomenon

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Noun

The search for the miracle anti-aging ingredient is never-ending.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
What followed was extraordinary and a gritty sort of miracle.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

For the third time in nine days since returning from the FIFA World Cup break, that formula worked wonders for Los Angeles Football Club.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
For all his success, Sienkiewicz has never lost the sense of wonder at being able to do work that motivates himself personally.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of wonder

Noun

Where Tarik Skubal is a roaring marvel, Casey Mize is rarely demonstrative on the mound.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Opened in 1910, the original station was considered a marvel of the Beaux Arts style, with imposing, Roman-style columns and an expansive waiting area.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of marvel

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