as in wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
that new electric car really is a marvel
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Recent Examples of marvels
When complete, the skyscraper will join other architectural marvels in Jeddah, such as the Penang Floating Mosque and Al Balad, the town’s historic center featuring homes from coral.
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
For our cover image, the artist Stephan Dybus evoked both the marvels of AI and a looming threat for which the American economy, and democracy, may not be prepared.
—The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Seward marvels over a cream Zoran jacket, and tries on a khaki wool cape designed by Gianni Versace for Italian label Callaghan in the early ‘80s.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Watching from the stands means getting a glimpse of some behind-the-scenes magic, like cameras zipping across cables overhead and the talent — whether dressed as Italian opera masters, architectural marvels, chefs or Pinocchio — waiting in the wings between acts.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
The feud has stirred up a larger conversation on what exactly is worth protecting in Southern California, a region loaded with architectural marvels and Old Hollywood haunts swirling with celebrity legend and gossip.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
As architectural feats, the mansions truly are marvels.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Over 26 hours and 800 miles, this train trundles to the eastern city of Kars along the border with Armenia, unveiling the geographical marvels and dramatic vistas of Türkiye's Anatolian provinces.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
For our cover image, the artist Stephan Dybus evoked both the marvels of AI and a looming threat for which the American economy, and democracy, may not be prepared.
—The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Seward marvels over a cream Zoran jacket, and tries on a khaki wool cape designed by Gianni Versace for Italian label Callaghan in the early ‘80s.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Watching from the stands means getting a glimpse of some behind-the-scenes magic, like cameras zipping across cables overhead and the talent — whether dressed as Italian opera masters, architectural marvels, chefs or Pinocchio — waiting in the wings between acts.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
The feud has stirred up a larger conversation on what exactly is worth protecting in Southern California, a region loaded with architectural marvels and Old Hollywood haunts swirling with celebrity legend and gossip.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
As architectural feats, the mansions truly are marvels.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Over 26 hours and 800 miles, this train trundles to the eastern city of Kars along the border with Armenia, unveiling the geographical marvels and dramatic vistas of Türkiye's Anatolian provinces.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvels
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Taking part in that annual rite of passage this season, the 6-foot-3 senior forward wonders how the years could pass by so quickly.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many of the great wonders of the world, from iconic buildings to national parks, are preserved and open to the public, but some are tucked away on private land where only a few can enjoy them.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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So always remember, your dishwasher works some magic but not miracles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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As a teenager Acutis used his tech savvy to create a website that listed Eucharistic miracles.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Marvels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvels. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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