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phenom

[fee-nom, fi-nom] / ˈfi nɒm, fɪˈnɒm /








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As USC women’s coach Lindsay Gottlieb watched the action intently from the bleachers, sophomore Tatianna Griffin had 18 points, freshman phenom Chloe Jenkins had 16 points and Dani Robinson added 13 for Ontario Christian.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

And speedskating phenom Jordan Stolz delivered precisely what was expected with a commanding performance in the 1,000 meters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

But the young phenom also gets sacked more than almost any other quarterback.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

He said that she never really had a chance to establish an identity outside of skiing because she was such a phenom, and so squarely in the public spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

In vetting him for the job, his trainer neglected to look at his sister, a local basketball phenom.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand