phenomena

variants or phenomenons
Definition of phenomenanext
plural of phenomenon
as in miracles
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 phenomena In both approaches, models rely on approximations to fill data gaps, whether from regions with sparse weather stations or complex atmospheric phenomena that scientists are still working to understand. — Justine Calma, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2026 Taken together, these phenomena should raise concerns over just how far the mania will go. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026 Over the past year alone, it has been buffeted by phenomena such as geopolitical uncertainty — especially in the Middle East — trade tensions, exchange-rate volatility, consumer confidence pressure, and disruption across travel and supply chains. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 The Nobel committee said IceCube would take neutrino astronomy to a new level, providing information about cosmic phenomena that are hidden behind dust clouds and distant space objects such as black holes. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for phenomena
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Noun
  • After all, the boy is from Lourdes, that land of miracles in the French Pyrenees, and spent a lot of time around pilgrims in search of healing.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Even those who don’t believe in miracles must concede the improbability of such historic continuity.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The cup is considered one of the seven glass wonders of the world, one of just 40 glass cage cups that survived.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Well, in 2026 the Hunter's Moon certainly succeeded in captivating the imagination and attention of photographers, who snapped the lunar disk alongside magnificent natural vistas, glowing cityscapes and ancient wonders.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Englert also supervised the stunning cinematography, and one marvels at how this often silly film looks so smart.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Today, Astana’s skyline can keep up with the best of them, with 21st-century architectural marvels made from concrete, steel, and glass cresting over the country’s endless steppes into the horizon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Phenomena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomena. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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