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
The Allure of the Uncomfortable Dark tourism, sometimes called grief tourism or tragedy tourism, isn’t a new phenomenon.
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Social media hasn't been a safe place for those who are out of the loop on pop culture's latest phenomenon: Love Island USA.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 July 2025
Edison International Chief Executive Pedro Pizarro told The Times in April that evidence including videos and data from the lines suggests the possibility that the idle equipment was reenergized through a phenomenon called induction and sparked the inferno.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
When food costs soared during COVID, there was hope the phenomenon would be temporary — something people would weather and then regard as an unfortunate blip, like the runs on toilet paper or our collective obsession with sourdough starters.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Social media hasn't been a safe place for those who are out of the loop on pop culture's latest phenomenon: Love Island USA.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 July 2025
Edison International Chief Executive Pedro Pizarro told The Times in April that evidence including videos and data from the lines suggests the possibility that the idle equipment was reenergized through a phenomenon called induction and sparked the inferno.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
When food costs soared during COVID, there was hope the phenomenon would be temporary — something people would weather and then regard as an unfortunate blip, like the runs on toilet paper or our collective obsession with sourdough starters.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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But that might require a minor calcio miracle, with Laurienté reportedly travelling to Portugal to undergo his medical for the Black Cats.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The third step would be for a pope to recognize as valid a second miracle.—
Maya Bell,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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As Tanna and Wash grow closer, the series highlights the joys and wonder of new love amid the most perilous obstacles.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Stargazers hoping to explore the wonders of the night sky should read our guide to the top telescopes and binoculars available in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 July 2025
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Costa Rica is an ecological marvel with jungles, rainforests, and active volcanoes, and people from all over the world come here for yoga or surfing retreats.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The home itself is a marvel of Italian architecture and features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, high ceilings, a one bedroom guest house and so much more.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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