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
  • Baalbek’s Roman remains, among the largest and best preserved in the world, are also among the most mysterious: the Temple of Jupiter sits atop three megaliths weighing around a thousand tons each.
    Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • There isn't a ton of talent in Atlanta's system, but there is plenty of pitching depth.
    Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of ton
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  • Starting in around 1970, there's been a roughly linear increase in temperature driven by greenhouse gas emissions, despite many individual years that were warmer or cooler than the trend.
    John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of trend
Noun
  • But Verbeek has his sights set on getting the Ducks back in contention mode.
    Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of mode
Noun
  • With stores from Louis Vuitton to Gucci, the sophisticated shopping center melds Manila’s love for fashion with global style.
    Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The style is comfortable, flowy, and easy to dress up or down.
    Cai Cramer, People.com, 2 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
  • Wearing compression stockings, exercising regularly, protecting your skin from the sun, and taking frequent movement breaks throughout the day can all help reduce your risk.
    Laura Schober, Health, 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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