as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
a new drug that is being hailed as the latest prodigy of the medical world
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Recent Examples of prodigy
While Ryan's performance as conman Moses Pray earned praise from critics, O'Neal's portrayal of the orphaned Annie Loggins drew the most attention, with the young actress being declared a prodigy.
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Ashley Hume, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
The same year, Kristine published a memoir about Jacob — who is on the autism spectrum and was considered a science and math prodigy — titled The Spark: A Mother’s Story of Nurturing, Genius, and Autism.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Reinaldo Marcus Green, whose formative tale of the rise of Serena and Venus Williams won the Best Actor Oscar for Will Smith with King Richard, will tackle the rise of Tiger Woods from child prodigy to one of the greatest athletes golf has ever produced.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
The 18-year-old prodigy took the track for the first time at the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix held at the Circuit of The Americas.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Hume, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
The same year, Kristine published a memoir about Jacob — who is on the autism spectrum and was considered a science and math prodigy — titled The Spark: A Mother’s Story of Nurturing, Genius, and Autism.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Reinaldo Marcus Green, whose formative tale of the rise of Serena and Venus Williams won the Best Actor Oscar for Will Smith with King Richard, will tackle the rise of Tiger Woods from child prodigy to one of the greatest athletes golf has ever produced.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
The 18-year-old prodigy took the track for the first time at the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix held at the Circuit of The Americas.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigy
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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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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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The fight might not have been a technical marvel, but the two gave the crowd their money’s worth.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Initially intended as a technological marvel to rival Concorde, the Anglo-French supersonic aircraft, development of Boeing 2707 faced insurmountable technical and economic challenges and was ultimately aborted: a failure of industrial policy to balance ambition with feasibility.—
Made by History,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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New Cabinet Hardware Even swapping your cabinet hardware can work wonders for your kitchen's overall aesthetic, as the antiquated hardware could be dating your otherwise beautiful kitchen.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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So with a strong UV index in tow, the Molecular Hero Serum and a proper sunscreen (Hickey used Elta MD on the cast) can work wonders.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even more amusing is the phenomenon of previously indifferent relatives suddenly remembering their deep and abiding affection for the deceased once an estate is at stake.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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What's next: Reluctance to visit the U.S. this summer may not be a strictly Canadian phenomenon, with worries about political strife and detainment upon entry an increasingly popular theme on travel message boards and chat groups in recent weeks.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Prodigy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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