variants
or phenomenons
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
Deep sky phenomena require telescopes for decent viewing.
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Hali Smith
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Others in the field, however, dismissed the markings as natural phenomena, such as iron oxide deposits, which also look red.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Inside, the museum boasts a planetarium, giant-screen theater, exhibition zones, and landscaped outdoor teaching plots organized around regional species and observable plant phenomena.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
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Hali Smith
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Others in the field, however, dismissed the markings as natural phenomena, such as iron oxide deposits, which also look red.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Inside, the museum boasts a planetarium, giant-screen theater, exhibition zones, and landscaped outdoor teaching plots organized around regional species and observable plant phenomena.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomena
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The Probability of Miracles follows Campbell Cooper (Collazo), an acerbic teenager dying of cancer who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, moves with her mom and younger sister to the town of Promise, where miracles are said to happen.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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No one is expecting any miracles from the Sox, especially without Murakami’s moon shots.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Explore historic landmarks, cultural sites and natural wonders across the South that define the American story.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Fresh graduates have spent the past few years being told about the wonders of AI and watched seniors struggle to get a toehold in the labor market.—
Conor Sen,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Today's armies are logistical marvels, with each combat platoon representing the sharp tip of a very long supply spear.—
David Szondy
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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It was likely produced between the early 1940s and ‘50s, according to the watchmaker, and follows in the design footsteps of architectural marvels such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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“Phenomena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomena. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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