noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ common , universal , widespread
▪ global , worldwide
▪
The unfolding energy crisis is very much a global ~.
▪ natural
▪ well-known
▪ isolated , rare , unique
▪ growing
▪
the growing ~ of air rage
▪ new , novel , recent
▪ contemporary , modern
▪ amazing
▪
amazing natural phenomena
▪ fascinating , interesting
▪ bizarre , curious , inexplicable , mysterious , peculiar , remarkable , strange , unusual
▪ complex
▪ observable
▪ biological , cultural , economic , historical , linguistic , mental , physical , political , psychological , religious , social , urban
▪ paranormal , psychic , supernatural
▪
He conducted a scientific investigation into paranormal phenomena.
▪ cult
▪
The movie has become a bona fide cult ~.
VERB + PHENOMENON
▪ investigate
▪
His job is to investigate supernatural phenomena.
▪ examine , observe , study
▪
I observed a similar ~ in Bolivia.
▪ explain
▪
How does one explain this incredible ~?
▪ understand
▪ become
▪
The movie has become a summer ~.
PHENOMENON + VERB
▪ arise , emerge , happen , occur
▪
The ~ occurs in the early stages of pregnancy.
▪ exist
▪
She proved scientifically that such phenomena exist.