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
The show’s central romance—between Dong-ju and former shooting prodigy Ji Han-na (Kim So-hyun)—felt more obligatory than inspired.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 21 July 2025
That his precocious battery mate was both a physical force and pitching prodigy.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
The Cincinnati Tenants Union, comprised of about 150 residents of former Vision & Beyond buildings, held a press conference July 9 outside the Hamilton County Courthouse to encourage the judge to replace prodigy with a new receiver.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
Once this has been done, the prodigy of Moroccan descent can then officially become a new Barca player by signing his contract.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 21 July 2025
That his precocious battery mate was both a physical force and pitching prodigy.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
The Cincinnati Tenants Union, comprised of about 150 residents of former Vision & Beyond buildings, held a press conference July 9 outside the Hamilton County Courthouse to encourage the judge to replace prodigy with a new receiver.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
Once this has been done, the prodigy of Moroccan descent can then officially become a new Barca player by signing his contract.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigy
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This is the country that, with drip irrigation, produced the miracle of growing food in the desert.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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Even with a Texas miracle, though, Democrats will still need to win a race in at least one state that Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024, whether that's Iowa, Alaska, Florida, or Nebraska.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Costa Rica is an ecological marvel with jungles, rainforests, and active volcanoes, and people from all over the world come here for yoga or surfing retreats.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The home itself is a marvel of Italian architecture and features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, high ceilings, a one bedroom guest house and so much more.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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As Tanna and Wash grow closer, the series highlights the joys and wonder of new love amid the most perilous obstacles.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Today, birth rates have been declining, yet Disney has built its audience by charming generations of adults into holding onto the wonder and whimsy of childhood.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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This isn't necessarily surprising, as some pop-cultural phenomenons have had generation-spanning appeal before.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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The Gilded Age, which leans into the New York theater community for its strong — and expansive — ensemble cast, has been a true word-of-mouth phenomenon.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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“Prodigy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigy. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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