as in wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
that new electric car really is a marvel
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Recent Examples of marvels
The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Built between 70 and 80 CE, the Roman Colosseum remains one of the engineering marvels of the world.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Within a few hours, Dworin would be out the door and back home, and by the next day, exercising and enjoying the benefits of the marvels of modern medical technology.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … HEAVENLY VIEW — Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
These marvels of engineering elevate riders as high as 210 feet (64 meters), send them through dizzying loops and corkscrews and propel them at speeds as high as 76 mph (122 kilometers per hour).
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The story behind these marvels is a sweet one.
—Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown marvels.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Unimaginable — time — measured by a pendulum of light, illuminating the splendor of one of the greatest marvels on, or under, the Earth.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Built between 70 and 80 CE, the Roman Colosseum remains one of the engineering marvels of the world.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Within a few hours, Dworin would be out the door and back home, and by the next day, exercising and enjoying the benefits of the marvels of modern medical technology.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … HEAVENLY VIEW — Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
These marvels of engineering elevate riders as high as 210 feet (64 meters), send them through dizzying loops and corkscrews and propel them at speeds as high as 76 mph (122 kilometers per hour).
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The story behind these marvels is a sweet one.
—Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown marvels.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Unimaginable — time — measured by a pendulum of light, illuminating the splendor of one of the greatest marvels on, or under, the Earth.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvels
Noun
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Brother Rice’s Nolan Ramoley never looks back or even wonders what might have been.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Canada delivers natural wonders alongside urban energy.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And the miracles of scientific discovery within that universe.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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But after Friday night’s 1-0 extra-inning walk-off win, miracles were in short supply, and the Tigers evened the series with a 4-1 finish.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Marvels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvels. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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