1
as in marvellous
causing wonder or astonishment
stage magicians performing prodigious feats for rapt audiences
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as in tremendous
unusually large
a prodigious supply of canned food kept in the basement for emergencies
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Recent Examples of prodigious
Considering his prodigious size (6-4, 313), Harmon likely locked himself in as a first-rounder by running a 4.95 40-yard dash with a 1.74 10-yard split in Indy.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Besides that prodigious scientific output, Hawking was a prolific science communicator.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
However, the prodigious amounts of snow and ice that are common in the area in winter can make even notionally accessible places far less so during several months of the year.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
Boldy’s talent on the ice was more prodigious than his skill with a mic, and in those early years outside of his hometown of Millis, Mass., coaches like McInnis shaped his path to the NHL.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Besides that prodigious scientific output, Hawking was a prolific science communicator.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
However, the prodigious amounts of snow and ice that are common in the area in winter can make even notionally accessible places far less so during several months of the year.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
Boldy’s talent on the ice was more prodigious than his skill with a mic, and in those early years outside of his hometown of Millis, Mass., coaches like McInnis shaped his path to the NHL.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigious
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Saints received a tremendous pop from the crowd to begin the Stand & Deliver card.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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So-so athlete, but a tremendous leader who was voted captain by his team each of the last two seasons.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The enormous brown shape offered a perfect broadside target.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even with Hollywood’s diminished state in China, the film business is one sector where the U.S. maintains a sizable trade surplus with its geopolitical rival, as Chinese films, despite their enormous earnings in the home market, have made little headway with mainstream North American moviegoers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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This urban getaway lacks the drama of national park favorites like Zion or the Grand Canyon, but its conservation successes are quite astonishing.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Even so, his start was nothing short of astonishing.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Special content, tips, and tricks: Free digital access to the vast recipe archives of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, plus an in-depth video filmed in the test kitchen of one recipe from each box.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Iran also continues to be a major player in the Ukraine war, backing Russia with vast arms transfers, including drones and missiles.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Who would have thought that Donald Trump would be the one to stop Tesla's amazing international sales run in its tracks?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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France’s national team, on the other hand, thrives on its huge reservoir of talent.—
Philipp Lahm,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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There weren’t exactly huge, sweeping changes to the Reds’ camp this year.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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All of this is made possible through the elegant, limitlessly expressive writing system that is musical notation, which is as miraculous as the alphabet itself, and can be used for purposes every bit as varied.—
Matthew Aucoin,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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From $280 Book now This transformation of the historic and stately National Bank into the Riggs hotel is nearly miraculous.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
AFAR Media,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Prodigious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigious. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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