: phenomenon
especially
: a person of phenomenal ability or promise
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Women’s hoops phenom Caitlin Clark is electric in L.A. visit.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
The 17-year-old guitar phenom Grace Bowers and her band were the arguable highlight of the whole festival.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
The 17-year-old guitar phenom Grace Bowers and her band were the arguable highlight of the whole festival.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
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“Phenom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenom. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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