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 teen motocross prodigy died while competing in the 2025 Mammoth Motocross event in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., on Saturday, June 28, according to an Instagram post from motocross journalist Donn Maeda.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 June 2025
As a teenage prodigy, June Carter toured with her mother, Maybelle, her aunt Sara and uncle A. P. Carter as the legendary Carter Family.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Jim Shooter, the comics industry titan who went from teenage writing prodigy to seminal but divisive editor-in-chief for Marvel Comics in the 1980s, has died after a battle with esophageal cancer.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Hence, the analogy of Robert Redford’s role as Roy Hobbs in 1984’s The Natural comes to mind: a young prodigy is beset by tragedy and emerges as an aged athlete to resurrect their career.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 June 2025
As a teenage prodigy, June Carter toured with her mother, Maybelle, her aunt Sara and uncle A. P. Carter as the legendary Carter Family.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Jim Shooter, the comics industry titan who went from teenage writing prodigy to seminal but divisive editor-in-chief for Marvel Comics in the 1980s, has died after a battle with esophageal cancer.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Hence, the analogy of Robert Redford’s role as Roy Hobbs in 1984’s The Natural comes to mind: a young prodigy is beset by tragedy and emerges as an aged athlete to resurrect their career.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigy
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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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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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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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To be sure, debates around contestants on competition shows is not a new phenomenon.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
13 July 2025
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Swimming with these gentle giants is a seasonal phenomenon that travelers will need to plan for.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Prodigy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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