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phenomenon
noun as in rare occurrence; wonder
Strongest matches
anomaly, aspect, circumstance, episode, event, experience, fact, incident, miracle, paradox, reality, sensation
Strong matches
abnormality, actuality, appearance, curiosity, exception, happening, marvel, nonpareil, peculiarity, portent, prodigy, sight, spectacle, stunner, uniqueness
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Example Sentences
An inversion layer — a weather phenomenon that acts like a lid on the blaze — lifted and the fire “started throwing some spots,” he said, referring to tossing embers that ignite spot fires.
Sky-watchers around the world have been witnessing a striking Blood Moon - a phenomenon that happens when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, taking on a deep red hue.
The show also seeks to make some weather phenomena like hurricanes or thunderstorms less scary by helping the young audience understand the science behind what is happening.
In today's game, his touch maps would be viral phenomena.
Despite that early lack of press coverage, “Downton Abbey” quickly became a global phenomenon.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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