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as in marvel
something extraordinary or surprising
the cunningly crafted miniature of our house is a wonder, perfect in every detail
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as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
when we first saw the pyramids of Egypt, we gazed with open-mouthed wonder
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Recent Examples of wonder
And maybe, Alice wonders, this killer is killing for a justifiable reason.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Tuba, or tubá, is one of many undersung wonders of tiny Colima state, a place that barely makes a blip on most international and even domestic tourists’ radar.
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Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
This bestselling serum includes the aforementioned wonder ingredient alongside niacinamide to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
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Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Go back 20 years earlier and Eder scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history, for Brazil against the USSR, after a sublime dummy that was talked about every bit as much as the wonder strike that followed.
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Stuart James,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wonder
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Tuba, or tubá, is one of many undersung wonders of tiny Colima state, a place that barely makes a blip on most international and even domestic tourists’ radar.
—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
This bestselling serum includes the aforementioned wonder ingredient alongside niacinamide to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Go back 20 years earlier and Eder scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history, for Brazil against the USSR, after a sublime dummy that was talked about every bit as much as the wonder strike that followed.
—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonder
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Gomez shared a video taken prior to the ceremony in which Swift marvels at her pal.
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Observe black cockatoos preen in the drooping she-oaks, or marvel at the Dali-esque outback, filled with its skeletal mallee trees.
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The two, alongside friend Cameron Munro, were among the thousands of Scottish supporters who descended on Fenway Park earlier this week, to the amazement and delight of many Red Sox fans.
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Even his core interest in creatures, so often a well of amazement and positivity, couldn’t pull him up.
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Before Camilo Doval performed a miracle Thursday night by providing the White Sox with an ever-so-rare victory at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees had gone 9-4 since Aaron Judge left the lineup with a stress fracture in his rib.
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Considering Trout missed 383 of the Angels’ 648 regular season games—playing in only 266 from 2021 to 2024 because of broken bones, soft tissue and knee injuries—the resurgence is somewhat of a miracle.
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To the astonishment of many a Bobhead, Dylan’s guitarist Doug Lancio was replaced in Santa Barbara by Julian Lage, the youngish jazz star known for his work with Gary Burton and John Zorn.
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Much to Bear’s astonishment, the wish comes true, but with unintended consequences as Nikki dangerously obsesses over him and resorts to deadly measures to prove her love for him.
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These unprecedented high temperatures, which can affect human, animal and plant health, as well as several industries, are due to a weather phenomenon known as an omega block.
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Earthquakes are natural phenomena that typically happen at the boundaries of Earth’s tectonic plates.
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And with the World Cup now running through July 19, these emotions of wonderment won’t go anywhere anytime soon.
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Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates.
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The consequences are admiration, trust and loyalty—earned, not commanded.
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Lan traced his instinct toward stories rooted in place and personal memory to his admiration for Taiwan filmmaker Hou Hsiao-hsien.
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“Wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonder. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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