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Definitions

phoenix

[fee-niks] / ˈfi nɪks /
NOUN
jewel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gem masterpiece treasure
STRONG
charm find genius ideal nonesuch nonpareil paragon pearl phenomenon prize prodigy rarity specialty wonder
NOUN
monster
Synonyms
STRONGEST
behemoth freak giant whale
STRONG
beast brute centaur colossus leviathan mammoth monstrosity mutant
WEAK
lusus naturae
Antonyms
STRONGEST
angel god
NOUN
paragon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apotheosis epitome exemplar
STRONG
archetype beauty best champ champion crackerjack cream criterion cynosure essence gem ideal jewel love lovely model nonesuch nonpareil original paradigm pattern peach perfection pick prototype quintessence standard sublimation tops ultimate
WEAK
beau ideal
Antonyms
STRONG
flaw imperfection worst

Example Sentences

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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Darnold proved success in football, like life, is not always linear.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Local businessman Robert Smethurst bought the club's assets and, with former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage joining the board, they were reformed as a phoenix club.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

The High Court decision ended the 152-year-old club but hopes were quickly raised that a phoenix club could be able to enter the second-tier Championship in 2026.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

The brutal phoenix of American history remains constant in Nguyen’s novel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

Frankie announces their presence, and DJ Ren’s wall changes from our phoenix to a horde of skeletal beasts in hooded cloaks riding on horseback, charging through the audience with swords drawn.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.