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
But rather than avoiding strange quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, Bennett and Brassard embraced them.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Traditional microscopy methods often lack either the spatial or temporal resolution needed to capture such phenomena.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Vance framed his skepticism of alien life through a religious lens, saying accounts of unexplained phenomena align more closely with spiritual interpretations than extraterrestrial ones.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
This inversion explains a host of baffling political and cultural phenomena of late.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Traditional microscopy methods often lack either the spatial or temporal resolution needed to capture such phenomena.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Vance framed his skepticism of alien life through a religious lens, saying accounts of unexplained phenomena align more closely with spiritual interpretations than extraterrestrial ones.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
This inversion explains a host of baffling political and cultural phenomena of late.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomena
Noun
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This isn’t to say Highway to Hell is devoid of magic or miracles— anything but.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Throughout history, periods of stability quietly cared for the Earth and its people to create the miracles of modernity.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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That includes more than 300,000 acres of forests, lakes, streams, trails, and campgrounds all overflowing with natural wonders and stunning vistas.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Within a few hours, Dworin would be out the door and back home, and by the next day, exercising and enjoying the benefits of the marvels of modern medical technology.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … HEAVENLY VIEW — Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Phenomena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomena. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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