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
In the scientific type, sometimes strange, unexplained phenomena comes to light.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025
Such a discovery would fill in gaps of classifications of X-ray phenomena, potentially leading to the development of new theories and observational studies to find more like it.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2025
To determine if this phenomena repeated itself in more dire situations, the team then analyzed video of a crowd at the 2010 Love Parade,.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
In Shinto belief, spirits—kami—are not only connected to the shrines constructed in their honor, but also linked to objects, landscapes, and other earthly phenomena.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025
Such a discovery would fill in gaps of classifications of X-ray phenomena, potentially leading to the development of new theories and observational studies to find more like it.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2025
To determine if this phenomena repeated itself in more dire situations, the team then analyzed video of a crowd at the 2010 Love Parade,.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
In Shinto belief, spirits—kami—are not only connected to the shrines constructed in their honor, but also linked to objects, landscapes, and other earthly phenomena.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 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
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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
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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 22 Mar. 2025.
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