phenomena

noun

variants or phenomenons
Definition of phenomenanext
plural of phenomenon
as in miracles
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 However, systems, policymakers and technologists need to fix the mismatch between these two phenomena. — Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The reanalysis found that the heat loss from the ocean surface has actually decreased since 1955, cutting against the theory that the cold blob formed from atmospheric phenomena. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 1 July 2026 Scientists can draw on it to identify and study 100,000 exoplanets, hundreds of millions of galaxies, billions of stars, and rare objects and phenomena — including some that astronomers have never witnessed before. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for phenomena
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomena
  1. miracles
  2. wonders
  3. marvels
Noun
  • Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Alyssa encourages all who wish to welcome children to advocate for themselves, believe in the possibility of miracles, be open to all avenues to parenthood and give themselves grace to feel all of their emotions that come with the journey.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Definition of miracles
Noun
  • These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • National Geographic has long been the entry point for learning about science, nature and the wonders of Earth, whether through its iconic magazine, documentaries starring the likes of Jacques Cousteau and Jane Goodall, or popular television series.
    — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • Gomez shared a video taken prior to the ceremony in which Swift marvels at her pal.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
  • In the biography, Bluett marvels at Diallo’s devotion to his faith, especially his memorization of the Quran.
    — Leila Tarakji, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Definition of marvels

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“Phenomena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomena. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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