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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the sheer immensity of the ancient ruin known as Stonehenge is marvelous to behold
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as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
old seafarers' tales of marvelous lands and their strange inhabitants
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
the novel is a marvelous example of a children's book which has not been dumbed down for its intended audience
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Recent Examples of marvelous
This marvelous oven has an eight-in-one function with multiple cooking modes to slow cook, braise, bake, and make brown rice, white rice, pasta, and oats.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Bobrovsky more than made up for some shaky moments earlier in the game with a marvelous start to the third, as the Flyers very easily could have led 4-2 four minutes into the period.
—Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
If the dreamworld is a reflection of our everyday experience, why is that inner world sometimes amplified, in vivid—and at times marvelous or overwhelming—dreams and nightmares?
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
For all the natural beauty, the most memorable part of the day was when a group of Chinese tourists walking by insisted on getting a photo with our group—Western tourists being considered even more of a noteworthy sight than the marvelous views.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Bobrovsky more than made up for some shaky moments earlier in the game with a marvelous start to the third, as the Flyers very easily could have led 4-2 four minutes into the period.
—Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
If the dreamworld is a reflection of our everyday experience, why is that inner world sometimes amplified, in vivid—and at times marvelous or overwhelming—dreams and nightmares?
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
For all the natural beauty, the most memorable part of the day was when a group of Chinese tourists walking by insisted on getting a photo with our group—Western tourists being considered even more of a noteworthy sight than the marvelous views.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelous
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This has been a wonderful season.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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White tablecloth covered tables were set among olive trees and exotic shrubbery.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Wolves of Wiltshire — a small exotic animal charity based in Wiltshire — stepped in to help with the rehabilitation of the wolf-like dogs with help from 8 Below Husky Rescue.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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The mom of three went on to say that being a working mom has been one of the most amazing and hardest chapters of her life.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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People move here for the beauty of the landscape and stay for how amazing the community is.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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While Paris is often framed as endlessly romantic, Wells says the day-to-day realities can be isolating.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Safe to say a breakup album is off the table, as the artist is back in her romantic era.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Symbols and metaphors are the most astonishing of these scars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Her film is an honorable attempt to dramatize the everyday agonies and frustrations of Red Crescent workers, to honor their quick thinking and astonishing courage under duress.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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The sounds had become a strange new normal for the diverse Central neighborhood.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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And there was a strange preoccupation with running out of time, even though the show ended a good 15 minutes early as if the performers didn’t understand their own timeline.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Marvelous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvelous. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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