as in wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
that new electric car really is a marvel
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Recent Examples of marvels
In the biography, Bluett marvels at Diallo’s devotion to his faith, especially his memorization of the Quran.
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Leila Tarakji, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Today's armies are logistical marvels, with each combat platoon representing the sharp tip of a very long supply spear.
—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
Leila Tarakji, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Today's armies are logistical marvels, with each combat platoon representing the sharp tip of a very long supply spear.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvels
Noun
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Tuba, or tubá, is one of many undersung wonders of tiny Colima state, a place that barely makes a blip on most international and even domestic tourists’ radar.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Noun
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But the long-term health of populations may depend less on discovering new miracles than on our building systems disciplined enough to act before miracles become necessary.—
Jeffrey Wessler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Liberal clergy abandoned certain tenets of Christian orthodoxy—the Virgin Birth, Christ’s miracles—for a more literary and historical approach to the Bible.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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“Marvels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvels. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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