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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
Flagg played another phenomenal game in Utah despite the loss.
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Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Randall did a phenomenal job directing the episode, especially for someone who does not know anything about baseball.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Chuba’s been phenomenal in protection for us.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Speaking of structure, all the kind of echoes through that film that Eric Roth did is phenomenal.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenal
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Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy.—
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Johnson’s ability to rapidly guide the Bears here registers as extraordinary.—
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The near-term threat is not superhuman machines but the decline of thinking, feeling, and social humans.—
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McHale stars as Frank Shaw, an overqualified, over-opinionated Animal Control officer who has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.—
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Together, these innovations position the D19 not only as a high-performance SUV but also as a vehicle engineered for exceptional control and confidence in a variety of driving conditions.—
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The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Waubonsee graduates who demonstrate exceptional achievement and meaningful, ongoing contributions to their professions, communities and alma mater, the release said.—
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Some of Lilo’s predictions have gone viral for their uncanny accuracy.—
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There’s something uncanny about this still and stunning portrait of a twenty-one-year-old Taylor Swift, shot by Katy Grannan for Lizzie Widdicombe’s Profile of the singer, in 2011.—
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This translation by Nancy Naomi Carlson preserves the rich musicality of the original French, as well as its frequent use of wordplay and often unusual word choice.—
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Ostrich Leather Recognizable by its distinctive quill pattern and supple texture, ostrich leather combines durability with an unusual kind of beauty.—
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Philbin’s staff also featured Ben Johnson, whose Chicago Bears just won a wild card round of this year’s playoffs with yet another miraculous fourth-quarter comeback.—
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After Carson Beck scampered for a score with 18 seconds left, Ole Miss had one last miraculous effort as Trinidad Chambliss threw a deep ball into the end zone.—
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Gold, sage and forest green tile flooring lined the area, leading into a room with a pool table and carpet, with a series of unique memorabilia on the walls.—
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Having the brewery, taproom and supply store under one roof is a unique aspect of the business.—
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Her nails complete the magical look with silver chrome on a clear, glassy set, created by nail artist Juan Alvear with Aprés Gel-X Short Natural Almond Tips.—
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And America deserves better than another Middle Eastern misadventure born of good intentions and magical thinking.—
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“Phenomenal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenal. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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