phenomenon
Example Sentences
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Pokemon rapidly grew into a global phenomenon following the first titles' release on Game Boy.
From Barron's
It's 30 years since a little game called Pocket Monsters launched in Japan - marking the start of a phenomenon that would evolve into a behemoth.
From BBC
Mesmer’s treatments were introduced to the United States; even the great Benjamin Franklin had investigated the phenomenon.
From Literature
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Considered a main bellwether for the AI phenomenon, the recurring question for Nvidia is whether the boom will continue to accelerate as the technology takes over more corners of the broader economy.
From Barron's
But the phenomenon has been building for years—fed by the rise of remote work, mounting living costs and an appetite for foreign lifestyles that feel within reach, especially in Europe.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.