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one for the books

NOUN
amazement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admiration astonishment awe bewilderment confusion perplexity wonderment
STRONG
marvel shock stopper stunner stupefaction wonder
WEAK
confoundment something else
Antonyms
STRONGEST
expectation
WEAK
calmness composure cool coolness indifference preparation
NOUN
astonishment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazement awe bewilderment confusion consternation wonderment
STRONG
shock stunner stupefaction wonder
WEAK
astoundment dumbfoundment something else
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness composure coolness
STRONG
expectation
WEAK
dullness unexcitement
NOUN
marvel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
genius miracle
STRONG
curiosity phenomenon portent prodigy sensation stunner whiz
WEAK
something else
Antonyms
STRONG
normality
WEAK
expectation
NOUN
phenomenon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anomaly aspect circumstance episode event experience fact incident miracle paradox reality sensation
STRONG
abnormality actuality appearance curiosity exception happening marvel nonpareil peculiarity portent prodigy sight spectacle stunner uniqueness
WEAK
rara avis something else
Antonyms
STRONGEST
usualness
STRONG
normality
WEAK
regularity
NOUN
stunner
Synonyms
STRONG
astonishment curiosity genius miracle phenomenon portent prodigy sensation whiz wonder wonderment
WEAK
something else the eighth wonder of the world
Antonyms
STRONG
expectation imbecile normality

Example Sentences

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The marathon Game 3 of the 2025 World Series was one for the books.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

When she could finally get a word in, she said: "This crowd is one for the books - this is different."

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2024

Even for someone who is prone to ranting and raving in public, this was one for the books.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2024

But trial testimony last week was one for the books.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2023

I’m already half praying for a blackout and half smiling because this will be one for the books.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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