variants
or phenomenons
as in prodigies
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 phenomena
The scientific method proceeds roughly as follows: An analyst writes down a mathematical model of the phenomena in question (the theory), collects some data and uses the tools of probabilistic inference to estimate the unknowns.
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Eric Novik, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
On Saturdays, Naomi Fry and Doreen St. Félix contribute to Critic’s Notebook, offering their inimitable analysis about cultural phenomena high, low, and everywhere in between.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2025
An upcoming 60 Minutes investigation into the drone sightings that took place toward the end of 2024 promises to reveal more about the government's knowledge and response to the still largely-unexplained phenomena.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
However, the findings of the new study suggest that the pyroclastic flows were not the first deadly phenomena that Vesuvius threw at Herculaneum—but such were instead preceded by a super-heated and short-lived ash cloud.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Eric Novik, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
On Saturdays, Naomi Fry and Doreen St. Félix contribute to Critic’s Notebook, offering their inimitable analysis about cultural phenomena high, low, and everywhere in between.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2025
An upcoming 60 Minutes investigation into the drone sightings that took place toward the end of 2024 promises to reveal more about the government's knowledge and response to the still largely-unexplained phenomena.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
However, the findings of the new study suggest that the pyroclastic flows were not the first deadly phenomena that Vesuvius threw at Herculaneum—but such were instead preceded by a super-heated and short-lived ash cloud.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomena
Noun
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While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
18 Dec. 2024
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Las Vegas has always been big on one-off spectacles, from heavyweight fights to stunts to special events, and this remains the case, but the ante has been upped with the growth of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), often holding the biggest bouts here, and made for TV pro golf events such as The Match.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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These deep sea marvels exemplify the animal world’s desire to survive, even in the harshest conditions imaginable.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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And each Tuesday, London Walks presents its two-hour Lure of the Underground itinerary (£20 for adults), which focuses on subjects like graphic design, architecture, and engineering marvels.—
Pat Tompkins,
AFAR Media,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Depending on the intensity, duration and sequence of those vibrations, sensations such as being tapped, stroked or squeezed can be simulated.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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What about burning sensations on the sole of your foot?—
Julia Ries,
Outside Online,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Phenomena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomena. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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