as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
our jaws dropped when we saw this basketball phenomenon play for the first time
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Recent Examples of phenomenon
But this is a political, rather than an ideological, phenomenon.
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Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, the film’s tension ratchets up strongly as mysterious phenomena begin occurring — from the family dog going missing to the woman in black seeming to sit closer and closer to the house with every sighting to her surprising reaction when Taylor threatens her with a shotgun.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The phenomenon will be visible to some spectators in some areas in Maine as well as parts of Canada, specifically in the New Brunswick province and Quebec, the outlets reported.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Horses do this through a phenomenon called recoding.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
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Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, the film’s tension ratchets up strongly as mysterious phenomena begin occurring — from the family dog going missing to the woman in black seeming to sit closer and closer to the house with every sighting to her surprising reaction when Taylor threatens her with a shotgun.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The phenomenon will be visible to some spectators in some areas in Maine as well as parts of Canada, specifically in the New Brunswick province and Quebec, the outlets reported.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Horses do this through a phenomenon called recoding.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenon
Noun
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Don’t let the Shrek coloring fool you, this easy old-school recipe is proof of the magic of instant pudding and the miracle of boxed cake mix doctored up to taste a little better and more like homemade.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Deep in the heart of Crete, where myth intertwines with natural wonder, stands the legendary olive tree of Vouves.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ancient sequoia forests, roaring waterfalls and monoliths are just a few of the natural wonders travelers can explore in the 1,200 square miles.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Beyond its botanical marvels, the olive tree of Vouves, which is also older than the Parthenon, is a cultural symbol woven into the tapestry of Greek heritage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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One of the marvels of the series comes in episode two, when the camera glides from the school to the crime scene in one seamless take.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Phenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenon. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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