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phoenix

[fee-niks] / ˈfi nɪks /
NOUN
jewel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gem masterpiece treasure
STRONG
charm find genius ideal nonesuch nonpareil paragon pearl phenomenon prize prodigy rarity specialty wonder
NOUN
monster
Synonyms
STRONGEST
behemoth freak giant whale
STRONG
beast brute centaur colossus leviathan mammoth monstrosity mutant
WEAK
lusus naturae
Antonyms
STRONGEST
angel god
NOUN
paragon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apotheosis epitome exemplar
STRONG
archetype beauty best champ champion crackerjack cream criterion cynosure essence gem ideal jewel love lovely model nonesuch nonpareil original paradigm pattern peach perfection pick prototype quintessence standard sublimation tops ultimate
WEAK
beau ideal
Antonyms
STRONG
flaw imperfection worst

Example Sentences

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Local businessman Robert Smethurst bought the club's assets and, with former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage joining the board, they were reformed as a phoenix club.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Theoretically, as a phoenix club, their ranking would change from first to last but with the fixtures already released it could be difficult to revise.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Nine months after the destruction, the club was ready for its phoenix moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

The brutal phoenix of American history remains constant in Nguyen’s novel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

A star is a phoenix, destined to rise for a time from its own ashes.'

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan