phenom

noun

: phenomenon
especially : a person of phenomenal ability or promise

Examples of phenom in a Sentence

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However, the Boston Celtics legend’s athleticism doesn’t compare to Flagg and Bird was never a shot blocker like the 6-foot-9 phenom is. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 According to Deadline, the drama is expected to take audiences through the golf phenom’s early days and through his storied career, including the Tiger Slam, when Woods made history by winning four consecutive Major championships from 2000 to 2001. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025 Stream on The Criterion Channel Criterion Channel The Host (2006) In South Korea, this 2006 phenom about a mutant that crawls out of the Han River to terrorize Seoul still holds the record as Bong’s highest-grossing hit. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025 Wilson plays a former pro golfer who trains a young phenom in Stick, which premieres Wednesday, June 4 on the streamer with the first three episodes, TVLine has learned. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for phenom

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of phenom was in 1881

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“Phenom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenom. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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