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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the phenomenal growth that the suburb has experienced over the last decade
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
the phenomenal ability to remember the names of thousands of people
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Recent Examples of phenomenal
Both are great on their own, and Tilbrook in particular is phenomenal at revving up a crowd.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Best overall The Fujifilm X-T50 is a phenomenal enthusiast-level camera with a huge 40-megapixel sensor, a 50-frame-per-second burst rate and great high-ISO performance.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 3 July 2025
To hear Braxton embody a Babyface track is to witness someone with phenomenal technique sing without worrying about irony or stylistic subversion.
—Clarence A. Haynes
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
In the postseason, Randle was phenomenal, averaging 21.7 points per game, 5.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 0.8 steals while shooting 50.2 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three-point range in 15 games and 35.5 minutes of action.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Best overall The Fujifilm X-T50 is a phenomenal enthusiast-level camera with a huge 40-megapixel sensor, a 50-frame-per-second burst rate and great high-ISO performance.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 3 July 2025
To hear Braxton embody a Babyface track is to witness someone with phenomenal technique sing without worrying about irony or stylistic subversion.
—Clarence A. Haynes
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
In the postseason, Randle was phenomenal, averaging 21.7 points per game, 5.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 0.8 steals while shooting 50.2 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three-point range in 15 games and 35.5 minutes of action.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenal
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Under his leadership, Apple launched the Watch, expanded into the health sector, and maintained extraordinary logistical consistency despite global disruptions.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In both cases, the National Weather Service offered clear warnings of potentially life-threatening weather events; in Los Angeles, warnings were given days before extraordinary winds — of up to 100 mph — slammed a region already suffering from a record-dry fall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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The country proves to be an African Shangri-La, where science and spirituality comfortably coexist, with T’Challa the heir to powers of superhuman strength and agility conferred by his ancestral connection to Bast, the powerful panther god.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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To give it a leg up, though, most teams use sensors like LIDAR and radar which provide superhuman ability.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Drought Severe to exceptional drought conditions were prevalent for much of south-central Texas when the downpours came, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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One traveler noted their exceptional comfort during a trip to Portugal, praising their elevated look and all-day wearability.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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These technologies can imitate voices, faces and even emotional expressions with uncanny precision.—
Jennifer C. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The identity of Jake's owner remains as mysterious as the robot's uncanny ability to flatter strangers.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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That said, league officials presenting spending data and other economic information to owners and team leaders isn’t unusual.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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The sale prices reflect the unusual situation of a large company buying several houses that weren't listed for sale − with plans to demolish or move them to help assemble the development site, said Didier, who operates a Re/Max franchise.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The fact that any programming – sports or not – can cut through that clutter and reach 10 million or more households is frankly miraculous at this point.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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And then there’s The Big Piece, a feat of recovery that feels miraculous for entirely different reasons.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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But this cultural expectation is not unique to India.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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While all the locations will have signature LPM dishes, each of the new openings will be unique.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Location: Chianti Sitting near the border of Tuscany and Umbria, this striking stone villa is befitting of a magical Italian getaway.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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The trio secretly use their magical singing powers to protect humans from demonic threats, including a rival boy band of demons, the Saja Boys.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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“Phenomenal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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