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
Yet, from that historic first hip-hop Grammy to his immortal sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to starring roles in scores of blockbusters and his children becoming two of music’s most interesting young prodigies, Smith remains one of the most consequential figures in pop culture.
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Creators online quickly began lauding the 5th grader as a genius and a prodigy in short TikTok clips that highlight her natural affinity with music.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
The Tenenbaums were once a family of brilliant prodigies, each destined for greatness: Chas (Ben Stiller) was a financial whiz, Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow) a gifted playwright and Richie (Luke Wilson) a tennis champion.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, 18, who's replacing Hamilton at Mercedes, has been described as a prodigy.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Creators online quickly began lauding the 5th grader as a genius and a prodigy in short TikTok clips that highlight her natural affinity with music.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
The Tenenbaums were once a family of brilliant prodigies, each destined for greatness: Chas (Ben Stiller) was a financial whiz, Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow) a gifted playwright and Richie (Luke Wilson) a tennis champion.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, 18, who's replacing Hamilton at Mercedes, has been described as a prodigy.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigy
Noun
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Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Don’t let the Shrek coloring fool you, this easy old-school recipe is proof of the magic of instant pudding and the miracle of boxed cake mix doctored up to taste a little better and more like homemade.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fight might not have been a technical marvel, but the two gave the crowd their money’s worth.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Initially intended as a technological marvel to rival Concorde, the Anglo-French supersonic aircraft, development of Boeing 2707 faced insurmountable technical and economic challenges and was ultimately aborted: a failure of industrial policy to balance ambition with feasibility.—
Made by History,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Practicing mindfulness or meditating, even for five minutes, can do wonders for mental clarity.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This shampoo did such wonders in breathing life back into my hair.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is the power of art: taking a concept and exposing its contradictions, turning it into a complex phenomenon rather than a simple slogan.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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The anthology series has become a cultural phenomenon known for its dark satire, sharp social commentary and an ever-changing cast of wealthy, morally complex characters.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Prodigy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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