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
Now, two recent studies are shedding more light on the phenomenon, adding to existing evidence that the slowdown of a key ocean current system is producing the cool region.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Northern lights viewers who don’t catch the natural phenomenon Wednesday night will have another chance Thursday night, as the Kp index is expected to reach four once again.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Plus, the technology is vital to picking up on telltale signs of rapid intensification, a phenomenon that has become more common in recent years, most notably with Hurricane Otis in 2023 and Hurricane Milton in 2024.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
The upcoming polar vortex will bring arctic air from Canada down throughout most of the U.S. While not as severe as the 2021 Great Texas Freeze, the phenomenon will quickly drop temperatures into the 20s and 30s across Texas next week, down into the teens in some northern parts of the state.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Northern lights viewers who don’t catch the natural phenomenon Wednesday night will have another chance Thursday night, as the Kp index is expected to reach four once again.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Plus, the technology is vital to picking up on telltale signs of rapid intensification, a phenomenon that has become more common in recent years, most notably with Hurricane Otis in 2023 and Hurricane Milton in 2024.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
The upcoming polar vortex will bring arctic air from Canada down throughout most of the U.S. While not as severe as the 2021 Great Texas Freeze, the phenomenon will quickly drop temperatures into the 20s and 30s across Texas next week, down into the teens in some northern parts of the state.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Don’t just pray for a miracle, but be realistic and find the right plan.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Paring payroll and procuring prospects took precedence, prompting wonder whether that run could be waning.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Is It Natural Hair Approved? Especially with the heavy styling products, high tension and high heat styles many of us curly girls love, a specialized treatment to address scalp concerns and build up could do wonders for your hair.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The new see-through marvels of the Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface add to Vacheron’s rich history of minute repeaters and complications, and like the Solaria, is a piece unique for one collector to savor.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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This compact fan is a slim, rechargeable marvel intended to keep you cool.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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