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
Then subtract the ones who aren’t up to date on King Arthur mythology and you’re probably left with one or two literary prodigies who already know the Jesus story inside and out.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
This task results in life-changing encounters with French humanitarian worker Maya and 12-year-old Syrian refugee Laith, who turns out to be a tennis prodigy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
His latest novel follows a cello prodigy who has to enter witness protection with his family after his father turns state’s evidence against a group of criminals.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Boca Raton musical-theater prodigy Ariana Grande initially intended to pour her heart into her starring role as Glinda in the movie adaptation of Wicked before returning to music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
This task results in life-changing encounters with French humanitarian worker Maya and 12-year-old Syrian refugee Laith, who turns out to be a tennis prodigy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
His latest novel follows a cello prodigy who has to enter witness protection with his family after his father turns state’s evidence against a group of criminals.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Boca Raton musical-theater prodigy Ariana Grande initially intended to pour her heart into her starring role as Glinda in the movie adaptation of Wicked before returning to music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigy
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For years, New York City, once one of the most dangerous cities in the country, performed something close to a miracle: crime fell dramatically.—
Stanley Richards,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pope Francis accepted some compromises with China, but the Vatican wants autonomy in spiritual matters, which may require a miracle to accomplish under China’s one-party dictatorship.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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By all accounts, this was something of a technical marvel that a lucky few backpackers now carefully horde.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Today, The Golconda Blue stands not only as a natural marvel but also as a storied jewel, with a provenance bridging continents, dynasties, and centuries.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The sleek hue works wonders for a landscape that benefits from a high-contrast, modern design.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Their large eyes, unique sound, and all-around mysterious quality adds plenty of wonder for young viewers.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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Social media platforms, especially TikTok, have been pivotal in this phenomenon.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Entanglement is a phenomenon where qubits become linked in such a way that the state of one qubit is dependent on the state of another, regardless of the distance between them.—
Lester Pereira,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Prodigy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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