nine days' wonder

variants also nine day wonder

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nine days' wonder
Noun
  • During the trial, Deputy District Attorney McKinney claimed that Hussle’s last words were to his killer.
    Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Prosecutors say Chris Prichard's last words on the 911 call prove his actions were premeditated – a final explosion of violence.
    Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
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
Noun
  • Both teams have three games left in the season, with not a ton of room to maneuver in the standings.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • As the lead guard for Kansas State, Sundell hasn’t had a ton of catch-and-shoot opportunities, and her free-throw percentage is a little low for a pure shooter.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Year-over-year crime trends As of April 3, there have been 28 homicides, down from 38 at this time last year.
    Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The above petrochemical trend points to an interesting phenomenon: the future of oil is in petrochemicals.
    Simi Thambi​, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This obligation also affects postal and express carriers transporting goods using these modes of transport, according to the European Commission.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
  • When this mode isn’t engaged, the 3’s weight becomes more apparent.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • How could this happen to such a visceral, joyous style of music?
    John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Use heat protectant Your hair is going to be subjected to so much more heat to create those smoother, lasting styles, so using a heat protectant is an absolute must.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While moderate to severe ailments require a certain amount of rest and recovery, mild ones might improve with movement.
    Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
  • In The Bulwark, Jonathan V. Last emphasized the strategic advantage of a movement that makes its way from the hinterlands toward Washington.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This has led to packages for the race being a hot ticket item.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The Arcade Fire’s performance inside the Saloon on the Luck Ranch was a hot ticket and a line of hopefuls stretched from the doors all the way back to Nelson’s little white chapel at the festival gates.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Nine days' wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nine%20days%27%20wonder. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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