as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
that new electric car really is a marvel
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Recent Examples of marvel
The music video is a surreal AI marvel — reminiscent of a Quentin Tarantino fever dream — blurring the lines between the past and future while showcasing the swagger of narco-cinema.
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
More than 47 miles of trails feature quintessential Gozitan buildings, such as baroque churches and Punic-age ruins, as well as geological marvels like Wied il-Mielaħ and the deep-cut Għasri Valley.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
The first thing to be said about Paolo Sorrentino’s captivating portrait of an esteemed political leader in the waning days of his term is that Toni Servillo really is some kind of marvel.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Howard's friend Tom Hanks marvels at the director's unique Hollywood arc.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
More than 47 miles of trails feature quintessential Gozitan buildings, such as baroque churches and Punic-age ruins, as well as geological marvels like Wied il-Mielaħ and the deep-cut Għasri Valley.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
The first thing to be said about Paolo Sorrentino’s captivating portrait of an esteemed political leader in the waning days of his term is that Toni Servillo really is some kind of marvel.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Howard's friend Tom Hanks marvels at the director's unique Hollywood arc.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for marvel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvel
Noun
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Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The next $25,000 or $50,000 feels less like a miracle and more like a plan in motion.—
Bob Chitrathorn,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, Gabriel also gets to experience the wonders of being mortal, like eating burgers and chicken tenders for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The phenomena tend to form on the Great Lakes from August to October, the National Weather Service said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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UAPx, a Florida nonprofit, has developed a suite of sensors specifically for analyzing odd aerial phenomena.—
Matthew Hutson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Marvel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvel. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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