"prodigies" in the noun sense
1. prodigy
an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
"she is a chess prodigy"
2. omen, portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigy
a sign of something about to happen
"he looked for an omen before going into battle"
3. prodigy
an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality
"the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor"
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