prodigy

noun

ˈprä-də-jē How to pronounce prodigy (audio)
Definition of prodigynext
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 An Israeli high school computer science prodigy was erased from the official leaderboard at an international competition in Uzbekistan after displaying an Israeli flag on the victory podium. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Among them was Paul Erdős, an eccentric prodigy who would go on to become the most prolific mathematician in history. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026 After playing science prodigy Mitch Taylor, Jarret kept acting. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 Donovan Metoyer, the co-owner of Motus Ninja Gyms in Lee’s Summit and Overland Park, and his prodigy — Phan — have reached the national finals of the show, now in its 18th season. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prodigy
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  1. miracle
  2. marvel
  3. wonder
  4. phenomenon
Noun
  • But even if miracle funding were to arrive to help homeowners like Pyne with the essential work, there is a deep sense of grief for the work itself.
    — Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • No one is expecting miracles this season, even with hundreds of millions of pounds worth of new players in the team.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of miracle
Noun
  • The Aurzen Zip is a marvel of engineering, packing bright, colorful images, easy connectivity, and a full 90 minutes of battery life into its tiny shell.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These detectors are modern marvels in their own right and represent the culmination of a long heritage of new technology that enables new discoveries.
    — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of marvel
Noun
  • The space telescope hasn't just collected incredible data; its images have also given the general public a new appreciation for the beauty and wonder of space.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Although an Assassin's Creed-style parkour system would do wonders for the game's movement given the setting, the protagonist's magical steed was a joy to ride.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonder
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  • The weather phenomenon has been known to intensify the yearly Harmattan winds, which dry out topsoil and cause pods to fall.
    — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The 10-sided phenomenon appears to have formed over the planet’s south pole recently, but no one is quite sure why.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of phenomenon

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