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marvelous

adjective

ˈmärv-(ə-)ləs How to pronounce marvelous (audio)
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Definition of marvelousnext
1
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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2
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 Celestial events are among the oldest and most profound human experiences of the cosmos, inspiring stories as grand as the sky is wide to explain the marvelous spectacles that arch overhead. — Michael J. Caduto, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Jamaica’s official language and civilizational ideal was the Queen’s English, but the island’s lingua franca was the marvelous variant of that tongue called patois. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Budapest has marvelous music and museums, and plenty to see and do, and this is a splendid—and central—place to stay to start exploring. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Mile after mile, the American landscape is dotted with marvelous nature, maximum kitsch and everything in between. — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for marvelous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelous
  1. wonderful
  2. exotic
  3. excellent
  4. amazing
  5. romantic
  6. terrific
  7. astonishing
  8. strange
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  • That there’s a wonderful wedge salad to brighten up the plate is just icing on the cake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ornamental grasses are a wonderful way to spruce up your lawn or add some softness and movement to your garden.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonderful
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  • Monkeys, tigers, exotic birds destined for the pet trade or as trophies, reptiles and sea cucumbers prized for food and medicine all pass through the region's airports and border crossings, according to officials with the network.
    — John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Having the good fortune to be present at a musical revolution’s ground zero, Hynde’s exotic American watched her British pals quickly turn into first-gen punk legends and form the Damned, the Sex Pistols, the Slits, the Clash.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of exotic
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  • An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
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  • Travis Hunter is an incredibly talented young player who did amazing things in college.
    — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The sale offers amazing discounts across thousands of products, including my personal favorite category, toys.
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of amazing
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  • The couple, who went Instagram official last month, shared a series of snaps from their romantic vacation together.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The romantic silhouette, especially in that shade of purple, was eye-catching, certainly a standout fashion moment on the red carpet that night.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
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  • The front three of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro already looks terrific, while Maxence Lacroix is an extremely solid defensive addition and Emi Martinez is an upgrade on Robert Sanchez in goal.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Buddy expands to 1,771 screens after a terrific opening last weekend.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of terrific
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  • The astonishing social movements of the decade—particularly the black freedom struggle and the antiwar movement—could have produced a more durable sense of solidarity and collective possibilities.
    — Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • One of the best actors working today, Coon essentially plays two different sides of Rita with astonishing range across these chronologies, portraying the past and the present of her character through distinctive markers.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of astonishing
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  • In a strange quirk of the 2026-27 fixture list, Leeds have been sent to the scenes of those crimes in quick succession once again.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In short, unruly crowds, strange smells, intrusive noise and late nights are not unique inventions of the TikTok era.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
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“Marvelous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvelous. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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