as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
that new electric car really is a marvel
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of marvel
Raven’s marvel of a case study recapitulates the dissonance whereby cycles—political, social, structural, ecological—continue, monuments are created and destroyed and momentum is incited and frustrated, all while costs continue to mount.
—
Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Even within genre parameters, the director never takes the road well-traveled, offering jolts and marvels around every corner.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
The craftsmanship marvel reflects how Icicle is building its name in quiet luxury, with the young brand’s women’s, men’s and accessories lines on offer.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Whitmore has always been regarded as a physical marvel.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for marvel
Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Even within genre parameters, the director never takes the road well-traveled, offering jolts and marvels around every corner.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
The craftsmanship marvel reflects how Icicle is building its name in quiet luxury, with the young brand’s women’s, men’s and accessories lines on offer.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Whitmore has always been regarded as a physical marvel.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for marvel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvel
Noun
-
Then we got suckered again, paying $100,000 to another miracle healer who had something called a PAP-IMI machine, which can supposedly cure anything with electromagnetic waves.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
-
Nina Tassler bought the pitch in the room but a bigger miracle to be teamed up with Jerry Bruckheimer.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Hoping the isolation will work wonders for his TV script, Harry (who’s clearly never heard of The Shining) becomes addicted to Limitless-style pills that enhance his creative output but have devastating personal effects.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
-
In autumn, cooler temperatures and more regular rainfall do wonders to revive a tired summer lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The news comes roughly three months after KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix, rapidly becoming a pop culture phenomenon.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Oct. 2025
-
It's become a global pop culture phenomenon, translated into multiple languages, and is now also a live-action Netflix series.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Marvel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvel. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share