Exception
Exception noun - Something that is different from what is ordinary or expected.
Usage example: her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time
Phenomenon and exception are semantically related In some cases you can use "Phenomenon" instead a noun "Exception".
Phenomenon
Phenomenon noun - Something extraordinary or surprising.
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Synonyms for Phenomenon
Exception and phenomenon are semantically related in wonder topic. Sometimes you can use "Exception" instead a noun "Phenomenon".
Nearby Word: phenomenal
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- sensation and exception
- sensation and phenomenon
- peculiarity and exception
- peculiarity and phenomenon
- quirk and exception
- quirk and phenomenon
- eccentricity and exception
- eccentricity and phenomenon
- marvel and exception
- marvel and phenomenon
- curiosity and exception
- curiosity and phenomenon
- singularity and exception
- singularity and phenomenon
How words are described
| known | known exception | known phenomenon |
| rare | rare exception | rare phenomenon |
| particular | particular exception | particular phenomenon |
| common | common exception | common phenomenon |
| Other adjectives: specific, distinct, real, massive, big, great, huge, interesting, famous, unique, major, general, unusual, odd, weird, strange, curious, bizarre, recurring, recent, historical, global, biggest. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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MTV has been a phenomenon everywhere in the world, with the exception of France, where it is niche at best.
Source: Americans Hate Tingle - A notable exception to the EP removal phenomenon is Lorde.
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Phenomenon and Exception. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/exception/phenomenon
Exception & Phenomenon. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/exception/phenomenon>.
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