prodigy

noun

ˈprä-də-jē How to pronounce prodigy (audio)
Definition of prodigynext
as in miracle
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 prodigy The math world just got a new genius—a prodigy who announced himself by affixing his name to his signature feat of numerical prowess. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026 For the 2025 tour, the then-13-year-old prodigy came back ready to take the stage. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 Another early-’80s sensation, the prodigy Andrea Jaeger, retired at 20 and later became a nun. — Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 Recent years have seen King cross over from blues guitar prodigy to accomplished songwriter, substantially broadening his fanbase in the process. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prodigy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigy
  1. miracle
  2. marvel
  3. wonder
  4. phenomenon
Noun
  • If there is an age limit on magic and miracles, Messi keeps missing the memo.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Health influencers and online clinics have been touting its benefits well beyond what current evidence suggests, promoting it as a miracle substance akin to an elixir of well-being.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 16 July 2026
Definition of miracle
Noun
  • At rocky spots along the shoreline, pick your way around Asilomar’s tide pools and marvel at the incredible diversity of the marine life within.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • But for music nerds, the real marvel of the Québécois duo Angine de Poitrine is its arrestingly masterful microtonality.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 15 July 2026
Definition of marvel
Noun
  • For the past two decades, watching Lionel Messi has been a joy, a privilege and a source of near-constant wonder.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Still, locals hope the mountain’s cultural and natural wonders will secure it a place and will play a role in securing more protection for the mountain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of wonder
Noun
  • That indicates the strength is not a one-quarter phenomenon, and that management expects the momentum to continue in future quarters.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Long before tunnel fits became a social media phenomenon, Dennis Rodman used his arrivals as an extension of his personality, while Iverson helped reshape NBA fashion through throwback jerseys, jewelry and hip-hop style.
    — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of phenomenon

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