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Recent Examples of marvelously
There’s a running gag about vampires peeing blood at public urinals This marvelously fun shift in tone more than justifies the title change.
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Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
The storytelling is wonky, given the film’s competing needs to be Miranda-blunt about the modern magazine business while pairing marvelously with a glass of rosé.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
John Houseman tippy toes briefly as a dry old bean and stuffy grammarian, emblematic of the stultified staff at Fox’s magazine of employment; unfortunately, Houseman’s marvelously fussy presence is only one of the film’s intermittent garnishes, most of which are never developed and never pay off.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Skillfully carrying the tale as Kimberly is Ann Morrison, marvelously placing the qualities of a bubbly when not sulky teen in the voice and body of an older woman.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
The broadcast will be free after the cost of the device, which will deliver HD video marvelously.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The store’s eclectic and marvelously curated decor gives the distinct sense that everything in that shop belongs together.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Jimmy’s fantasy about a bisexual three-way was a standout moment, marvelously expressing the potent cocktail of erotic longing and societal shame that accompanies adolescence.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
Go with the Pleated Denim Mini Skirt, whose 100-percent regenerative cotton is not only good for the planet but will be able to play off your button-ups, cardigans, and even sweatshirts marvelously well.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
The storytelling is wonky, given the film’s competing needs to be Miranda-blunt about the modern magazine business while pairing marvelously with a glass of rosé.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
John Houseman tippy toes briefly as a dry old bean and stuffy grammarian, emblematic of the stultified staff at Fox’s magazine of employment; unfortunately, Houseman’s marvelously fussy presence is only one of the film’s intermittent garnishes, most of which are never developed and never pay off.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Skillfully carrying the tale as Kimberly is Ann Morrison, marvelously placing the qualities of a bubbly when not sulky teen in the voice and body of an older woman.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
The broadcast will be free after the cost of the device, which will deliver HD video marvelously.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The store’s eclectic and marvelously curated decor gives the distinct sense that everything in that shop belongs together.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Jimmy’s fantasy about a bisexual three-way was a standout moment, marvelously expressing the potent cocktail of erotic longing and societal shame that accompanies adolescence.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
Go with the Pleated Denim Mini Skirt, whose 100-percent regenerative cotton is not only good for the planet but will be able to play off your button-ups, cardigans, and even sweatshirts marvelously well.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelously
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Jean-Philippe Mateta, named in France’s World Cup squad earlier this month, reacted superbly after Rayo keeper Augusto Batalla could only parry a stinging Wharton shot from the edge of the box.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Jérôme has a superbly situated vineyard called Largillier, just over 7 acres (3 hectares), planted with pinot noir.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The spacious interior boasts great legroom and excellently padded leather seats, while Toyota brings their usual safety features.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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In that sense, Shadbolt’s food doesn’t have to argue for British cooking so much as simply to practice it, excellently.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Lucky, a longtime associate of the Dar brothers’ father, is always fabulously dressed and utterly unburdened by conscience—but in season 2 of Deli Boys, her world is expanded by way of a brand-new relationship with fellow crime boss Max Sugar (Fred Armisen).—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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Alexander and Stephan Papp, the urbane brothers and qualified doctors behind this wellness resort, have over 50 years of medical experience between them and the latest state-of-the-art equipment on hand to ensure that learning to live longer for guests is also fabulously good fun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Its constituents are terrifically underpriced by a crippled stock market operating in a retrograde marketplace.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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And there is one factor above all else that explains why the terrifically talented trio is hitting so terribly.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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For management teams charged with clearing a path through uncertainty and volatility, there are few resources as flexible and finely tuned.—
Serguei Netessine,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Transfer spices to a mortar and pestle and crush until finely ground.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2026
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The pale tortilla was dappled with shades of brown, toasty and tawny—simplicity, done superlatively.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Even Joe, who has shown himself to be superlatively capable of ignoring other people’s feelings, knows that Max’s red-hot temper is best handled with care.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Marvelously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvelously. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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