as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising a new drug that is being hailed as the latest prodigy of the medical world

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Recent Examples of prodigy Phoenix was also one of the youngest people ever nominated for an Academy Award, earning the nod at age 18 for playing the piano prodigy son of fugitive political activists in Running on Empty (1988). Sezin Devi Koehler September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Seldon's prodigy Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell) is recruited to help guide the Foundation through the time stream to ensure things occur in proper order. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025 The point stands, however, that being a prodigy at Liverpool is no easy task. Gregg Evans, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 Recruiting a prodigy who was once deemed too young for LinkedIn—but now works at the intersection of engineering and quantitative problem-solving—is a symbolic coup for Ken Griffin’s trading powerhouse. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prodigy
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Noun
  • Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The next $25,000 or $50,000 feels less like a miracle and more like a plan in motion.
    Bob Chitrathorn, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hot, young, rapidly evolving stars cement Pismis 24’s status as an astronomical marvel.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Tuck into a few of the downy bao buns—the beef with pickled daikon, mayo, chili and coriander is a marvel, but don’t miss the bao with hoisin duck, pickled daikon, ginger, spring onions and cucumber—the salty crunch contrast with the steamed bun is delish.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • However, Gabriel also gets to experience the wonders of being mortal, like eating burgers and chicken tenders for the first time.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.
    Jessica DuLong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The phenomena tend to form on the Great Lakes from August to October, the National Weather Service said.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • UAPx, a Florida nonprofit, has developed a suite of sensors specifically for analyzing odd aerial phenomena.
    Matthew Hutson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Prodigy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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