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
This shift also reflects a growing interest in seasonal travel that aligns with natural phenomena, such as the midnight sun or the Northern Lights, adding an extraordinary element to the vacation experience.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The usual suspects—Bigfoot, Chupacabra, the Yeti—are only a few of the unexplained phenomena on Earth that make up this Lonely Planet book (aimed at readers age 10 and up).
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 13 Jan. 2025
The ‘phenomena’ list With the success of the 2024 total solar eclipse drawing mass travel along the path of totality, natural phenomena are set to dominate travel trends in 2025, predicts Geographic Expeditions.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Scientists Make Largest-Ever Map of Supermassive Black Holes By Shane Croucher
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Astronomy continues to unlock the secrets of the universe, revealing stunning phenomena, reshaping our understanding of the cosmos, and sparking new questions for scientists to explore.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The usual suspects—Bigfoot, Chupacabra, the Yeti—are only a few of the unexplained phenomena on Earth that make up this Lonely Planet book (aimed at readers age 10 and up).
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 13 Jan. 2025
The ‘phenomena’ list With the success of the 2024 total solar eclipse drawing mass travel along the path of totality, natural phenomena are set to dominate travel trends in 2025, predicts Geographic Expeditions.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Scientists Make Largest-Ever Map of Supermassive Black Holes By Shane Croucher
Senior Editor
0
Astronomy continues to unlock the secrets of the universe, revealing stunning phenomena, reshaping our understanding of the cosmos, and sparking new questions for scientists to explore.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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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 9 Feb. 2025.
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