Synonyms of phenomenon

phenomenon

noun

fi-ˈnä-mə-ˌnän 

as in miracle

something extraordinary or surprising

our jaws dropped when we saw this basketball phenomenon play for the first time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• miracle
• wonder
• marvel
• sensation
• prodigy
• beauty
• portent
• splendor
• spectacle
• flash
• caution
• sight
• apparition
• curiosity
• appearance
• knockout
• corker
• dandy
• crackerjack
• jim-dandy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of phenomenon

The building of data centers in relatively isolated areas is a 21st century phenomenon, happening on a global level. — Literary Hub, 21 July 2026

Harmful algal blooms in warm, slow-moving bodies of water are an increasingly common phenomenon. — Hannah Smith july 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026

The phenomena were observed earlier this month thanks to monsoon moisture coming from the south and bringing midlevel clouds. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Then, around five years ago, a strange phenomenon started to pop up, as stars stepped out on red carpets in glammed-up versions of their characters’ onscreen looks. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 20 July 2026