Synonyms: prodigy
Definition: an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality
Usage: the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor
Similar words: model, example, exemplar, good example
Definition: something to be imitated
Usage: an exemplar of success; a model of clarity; he is the very model of a modern major general
Synonyms: presage, prodigy, prognostic, prognostication, portent, omen
Definition: a sign of something about to happen
Usage: he looked for an omen before going into battle
Similar words: augury, foretoken, sign, preindication
Definition: an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
Usage: he hoped it was an augury; it was a sign from God
Synonyms: prodigy
Definition: an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
Usage: she is a chess prodigy
Similar words: genius, brain, brainiac, mastermind, Einstein
Definition: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Usage: Mozart was a child genius; he's smart but he's no Einstein