as in miracle
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 phenomenon
All three phenomena are commonly observed in classical liquids, but the study authors demonstrated their occurrence in an ultracold mixture of potassium and rubidium atoms.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Former Grey's Anatomy star Jessica Capshaw had hoped to be a part of the phenomenon that is The White Lotus.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Studies in behavioral finance show that investors feel the pain of losses more acutely than the pleasure of equivalent gains—a phenomenon known as loss aversion.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
While the internet may be seen as their social playground, that sense of digital invisibility is not just a Gen Alpha or Gen Z phenomenon.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Former Grey's Anatomy star Jessica Capshaw had hoped to be a part of the phenomenon that is The White Lotus.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Studies in behavioral finance show that investors feel the pain of losses more acutely than the pleasure of equivalent gains—a phenomenon known as loss aversion.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
While the internet may be seen as their social playground, that sense of digital invisibility is not just a Gen Alpha or Gen Z phenomenon.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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Not ranked: Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets — Barring a miracle, they’re both done.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, this Switch 2 conversion played well, even better than the Witcher III's miracle port on the Switch 1.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
14 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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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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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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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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