: phenomenon
especially
: a person of phenomenal ability or promise
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She’s already played four years as a pro, and those who have followed her career thus far have likened her to another French basketball-playing phenom: Victor Wembanyama.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Although widely credited with launching Bieber’s career as a teen phenom (with the backing of Usher), Braun’s Svengali-like guidance drew some ire from the general public, and even more so in recent years as struggles unique to child stars have been exposed in the media.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
In addition to Bueckers, other standout prospects to watch tonight include French phenom Dominique Malonga, USC’s Kiki Iriafen, LSU’s Aneesah Morrow, Notre Dame’s Sonia Citron, and TCU’s Hailey Van Lith.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Your Next Read Meet the French teen phenom who’s compared to Victor Wembanyama and ready for WNBA Draft
Rory McIlroy’s Masters win gives him, at last, his seat at the table
Rory McIlroy won the Masters, finally.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Although widely credited with launching Bieber’s career as a teen phenom (with the backing of Usher), Braun’s Svengali-like guidance drew some ire from the general public, and even more so in recent years as struggles unique to child stars have been exposed in the media.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
In addition to Bueckers, other standout prospects to watch tonight include French phenom Dominique Malonga, USC’s Kiki Iriafen, LSU’s Aneesah Morrow, Notre Dame’s Sonia Citron, and TCU’s Hailey Van Lith.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Your Next Read Meet the French teen phenom who’s compared to Victor Wembanyama and ready for WNBA Draft
Rory McIlroy’s Masters win gives him, at last, his seat at the table
Rory McIlroy won the Masters, finally.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Phenom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenom. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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