phenom

noun

: phenomenon
especially : a person of phenomenal ability or promise

Examples of phenom in a Sentence

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The golfing phenom is also seen at the podium speaking at the Republican National Convention in 2024. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026 Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams), a Canadian hockey superstar, and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), a Russian hockey phenom, whose intense rivalry evolves into a secret relationship over several years. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 Harmony’s freshman phenom, Ivy Munns, has completed 442 of 646 throws for 4,683 yards and a school-record 73 touchdowns. Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026 And the 19-year-old pickleball phenom who’s already being called the sport’s GOAT. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 13 May 2026 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 18 May. 2026.

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