nine days' wonder

noun

variants also nine day wonder
Definition of nine days' wondernext
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  1. last word
  2. latest
  3. ton
  4. trend
  5. mode
  6. style
  7. movement
  8. hot ticket
Noun
  • He will be allowed a last meal request and is expected to deliver last words.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Dubai's last word in opulent, excessive luxury, can.
    Harriet Marsden, The Week UK, theweek, 2 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
  • Australia produces nearly five million tons of raw sugar a year and is the world’s third-largest exporter of cotton.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Quieter than diesel buses and less polluting, they are expected to prevent 25,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
    Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of ton
Noun
  • Her rise speaks to a larger trend of young athletes understanding their worth, both on and off the field, and demanding a seat at the table.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The question came up in the two co-hosts's conversation on micro-weddings, a trend that is gaining speed due to the high costs associated with the occasion.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Fortnite is launching a permanent mode featuring the original map and gameplay from its 2017 release.
    Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The final, boss-level light mode combines aspects of all three settings for a 23 percent reduction in eye, brain, and muscle coordination.
    RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of mode
Noun
  • This chaotic style is reminiscent of the Paris-Nicole-Lindsay glory days of Y2K—which, in a way, have resurged thanks to Charli XCX’s Brat summer (and now fall).
    Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
  • When you can't be bothered to pick out and style an outfit, a jumpsuit does all the work for you.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of style
Noun
  • Black and Hispanic veterans often led the civil rights and social justice movements that continue to evolve to this day.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Remember, not every chapter of our life is supposed to be about movement and motivation.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of movement
Noun
  • Austria's Arlberg region is quickly becoming a hot ticket for avid skiers.
    Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The National Football League (NFL) remains a hot ticket at home and on the road.
    Robert Gray, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of hot ticket
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