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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
Leavesden on Supergirl, with Craig Gillespie at the helm and the phenomenal Milly Alcock as our Kara Zor-El.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Jazz cats get this and appreciate the lengthy spotlights given to Krall’s bandmates — bassist John Clayton, drummer Jeff Hamilton and guitarist Anthony Wilson — all of whom are phenomenal players with so much to say on their instruments that is absolutely worth hearing.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 May 2025
The results were phenomenal, not just in terms of market share – but in creating genuine cultural impact.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Pickens is a phenomenal talent at a premium position who is at the front end of his prime.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phenomenal
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Despite these challenges, U.S. nonprofits do extraordinary things.—
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But what goes unmentioned—what stands in opposition to the siblings’ code of self-optimization and principled bodysurfing—is that their father’s success grew from the soil of an extraordinary season of public investment.—
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The anticipated 10th Anniversary season of Chef’s Table on Netflix kicked off on April 28, and the buzz surrounding the series and its superhuman subjects has been buzzing since.—
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The rise of no-code design has been like the building of a massive tower by a superhuman labor force – it’s been a whirlwind.—
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The companies that invest in neurodiversity today are unlocking game-changing innovation, future-proofing their organizations and setting a new standard for what an exceptional workplace looks like.—
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The engine of Czech youngster Mathias Vacek has been exceptional — almost single-handedly gifting Pedersen the win on stage five by bridging several gaps before performing a perfect leadout.—
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As an escaped convict posing as a beloved preacher, and as his gentle, upright twin, Robeson embodies a devastating split between appearance and truth, and whose uncanny doubling plays out in a community shaped by racial violence, spiritual deception, and economic precarity.—
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Many of these films, the recent Snow White most nefarious amongst them, are leaden with uncanny valley CGI, bizarre green screen devotion and a surprising lack of artistic intent.—
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In that respect, Alonso is not necessarily unusual.—
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If anything seems unusual, trust your instincts and stop the communication immediately.—
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There’s conflict in everything, in the clashing of worlds and the fight for a world that makes sense to believe in, yet miraculous poetry and optimism somehow, too.—
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Their survival, staff say, is nothing short of miraculous.—
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But in the middle is this new, unique tea experience.—
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Samuel Axon The Anno games have a unique identity, and there's a lot to learn for new players, even if those players have played other city builders or economic sims (though, of course, prior background won't hurt).—
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Mornings at Huka are magical as mists lift from the river and cloak the gardens of tree ferns, flax, totara, and rimu pines.—
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Don't: Forget About the Ceiling People often neglect the ceiling, but adding some color or even a pattern up there can create an enveloping, magical effect.—
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“Phenomenal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phenomenal. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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