nine days' wonder

noun

variants also nine day wonder
Definition of nine days' wondernext
as in last word

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  1. last word
  2. latest
  3. ton
  4. trend
  5. mode
  6. style
  7. movement
  8. hot ticket
Noun
  • Famous last words from the in-demand DJ-producer for whom partying is both his métier and escape.
    Connor Garel, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
  • Here's what to know about Underwood's last execution, his last words, the case and the victim.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of last word
Noun
  • The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
    Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
    Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Definition of latest
Noun
  • Santos brought a ton of energy to open the game, hitting an open 3 and getting a handful of extra possessions during that hot start.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Crews have been removing more than 10 tons of debris and sanitizing campuses.
    Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of ton
Noun
  • Take this as your sign to stock up on what will surely be the top fashion trends of 2025 — inspired by celebrities.
    Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Even larger exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange are looking to get in on the trend.
    Anna Gleason, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Also on TV: The Rookie returns for a new season; the One Chicago franchise, Abbott Elementary, High Potential, and The Irrational are back with their winter premieres; Noah Wyle is back in doctor mode for the new series The Pitt, and a reboot of Hollywood Squares debut.
    Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But Verbeek has his sights set on getting the Ducks back in contention mode.
    Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of mode
Noun
  • The ensuing preview features a wild mash-up of visual styles, from trippy digital collage to dancing AI bubble people, photo montage, found footage, nature visuals and animation.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Scott also notes that the prevailing trend will often be the styles gaining popularity globally.
    Joyce Onuorah, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of style
Noun
  • Exposure to different movements helps prevent injury and increases range of motion.
    Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Andrews constantly checked his form, every movement accompanied by a directive.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of movement
Noun
  • The vinyls are hot ticket items with some eBay listings pricing north of $1100.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
  • And remembers that getting the 10 p.m. Friday night slot wasn’t exactly a hot ticket.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of hot ticket
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