as in miracles
something extraordinary or surprising
a new drug that is being hailed as the latest prodigy of the medical world
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Recent Examples of prodigies
In fact, a 2023 study found that child prodigies tend to earn more and have more career success than the average person.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Late bloomers often outperform youth prodigies, research suggested.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
Where college athletes, high school prodigies, and viral trick-shot artists failed, Ronaldo succeeded.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
Much like other sporting prodigies, such as US tennis star Amanda Anisimova, Su spent the ensuing months recharging his batteries.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Its characters were prodigies who had private tutors and went to training camps for programming competitions, though their striving did not add up to a happy life.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
The talent of Yamal and these other prodigies is not in question, and neither is their attitude.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Late bloomers often outperform youth prodigies, research suggested.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
Where college athletes, high school prodigies, and viral trick-shot artists failed, Ronaldo succeeded.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
Much like other sporting prodigies, such as US tennis star Amanda Anisimova, Su spent the ensuing months recharging his batteries.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Its characters were prodigies who had private tutors and went to training camps for programming competitions, though their striving did not add up to a happy life.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
The talent of Yamal and these other prodigies is not in question, and neither is their attitude.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigies
Noun
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Even then, Kerr is not expecting miracles from the 27-year-old.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures in the cockpits reportedly hit 140 degrees, transforming sleek miracles of automotive technology into 180-mph crock pots.—
Kevin Sherrington,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to a great leave-in, a curl-specific serum or oil can work wonders to seal your ends and lock in hydration.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kings coach Doug Christie marvels at DeRozan’s work ethic, professionalism and dedication to the game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kennard marvels at his new reality sometimes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Prodigies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigies. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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