rara avises

noun

variants or rarae aves
plural of rara avis
as in rare birds

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  1. wonders
  2. marvels
  3. prodigies
Noun
  • Because the color mashup makes a bold statement on its own, there’s no need to go overboard with accessories; ivory pumps and a matching purse work wonders here.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 23 July 2026
  • They had just been relegated to what is now the Championship and Joe Royle, who had worked wonders with consecutive promotions, had run out of steam.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • Some are historic, and some are modern wonders, but all are architectural marvels.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 22 July 2026
  • These elevated escapes offer panoramic views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and architectural marvels.
    — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of marvels
Noun
  • Think about the difference between American soccer prodigies and a Messi, who took up the game at the age of 3 or 4 in his sprawling home city of Rosario.
    — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Both were prodigies in the famed Barcelona academy La Masia who burst into stardom as teenagers in the club's red and blue stripes.
    — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026
Definition of prodigies
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