as in wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
that new electric car really is a marvel
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Recent Examples of marvels
Today's armies are logistical marvels, with each combat platoon representing the sharp tip of a very long supply spear.
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David Szondy
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
It was likely produced between the early 1940s and ‘50s, according to the watchmaker, and follows in the design footsteps of architectural marvels such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Today, both architectural marvels are historic icons of the city and remain in use.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Mitchell is one of many of the Thunder’s scouting and development marvels.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Later, Jeff Train marvels at the teens' planning acumen.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 12 May 2026
Nowadays, thanks to the marvels of modern technology, most of us have easy access to the luxury of ice, and this component has simply been replaced with a good shake.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Hummingbirds are miniature marvels, combining dazzling iridescent color with lightning-fast wings and gravity-defying flight.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Festival season is upon us, with four long-running events returning this weekend to Cupertino, San Jose and Half Moon Bay for fans of culture, music and mechanical marvels.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
David Szondy
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
It was likely produced between the early 1940s and ‘50s, according to the watchmaker, and follows in the design footsteps of architectural marvels such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Today, both architectural marvels are historic icons of the city and remain in use.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Mitchell is one of many of the Thunder’s scouting and development marvels.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Later, Jeff Train marvels at the teens' planning acumen.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 12 May 2026
Nowadays, thanks to the marvels of modern technology, most of us have easy access to the luxury of ice, and this component has simply been replaced with a good shake.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Hummingbirds are miniature marvels, combining dazzling iridescent color with lightning-fast wings and gravity-defying flight.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Festival season is upon us, with four long-running events returning this weekend to Cupertino, San Jose and Half Moon Bay for fans of culture, music and mechanical marvels.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvels
Noun
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Explore historic landmarks, cultural sites and natural wonders across the South that define the American story.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Fresh graduates have spent the past few years being told about the wonders of AI and watched seniors struggle to get a toehold in the labor market.—
Conor Sen,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The Probability of Miracles follows Campbell Cooper (Collazo), an acerbic teenager dying of cancer who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, moves with her mom and younger sister to the town of Promise, where miracles are said to happen.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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No one is expecting any miracles from the Sox, especially without Murakami’s moon shots.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Marvels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvels. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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