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phenomena

noun

variants or phenomenons

Definition of phenomena

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 The reanalysis found that the heat loss from the ocean surface has actually decreased since 1955, cutting against the theory that the cold blob formed from atmospheric phenomena. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 1 July 2026 However, systems, policymakers and technologists need to fix the mismatch between these two phenomena. — Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 But what these invisible phenomena are made of is barely understood. — Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 30 June 2026 Ironically, one of the darkest objects in the universe can indirectly produce some of its brightest phenomena. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for phenomena

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Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Alyssa encourages all who wish to welcome children to advocate for themselves, believe in the possibility of miracles, be open to all avenues to parenthood and give themselves grace to feel all of their emotions that come with the journey.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

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What to see Among the many natural wonders of the Dordogne, a true highlight is the Padirac Caves.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Told by David Attenborough, and the National Geographic film Ocean with David Attenborough, which examines the wonders of the oceans and threats to marine life from climate change and other environmental ravages.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026

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