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as in marvel
something extraordinary or surprising
the cunningly crafted miniature of our house is a wonder, perfect in every detail
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as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
when we first saw the pyramids of Egypt, we gazed with open-mouthed wonder
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Recent Examples of wonder
And maybe, Alice wonders, this killer is killing for a justifiable reason.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
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.
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Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
This bestselling serum includes the aforementioned wonder ingredient alongside niacinamide to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
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Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Go back 20 years earlier and Eder scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history, for Brazil against the USSR, after a sublime dummy that was talked about every bit as much as the wonder strike that followed.
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Stuart James,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wonder
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
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
This bestselling serum includes the aforementioned wonder ingredient alongside niacinamide to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Go back 20 years earlier and Eder scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history, for Brazil against the USSR, after a sublime dummy that was talked about every bit as much as the wonder strike that followed.
—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonder
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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The Amazing Race is a program that used to win this category year over year, and is considered a production marvel.
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The two, alongside friend Cameron Munro, were among the thousands of Scottish supporters who descended on Fenway Park earlier this week, to the amazement and delight of many Red Sox fans.
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Even his core interest in creatures, so often a well of amazement and positivity, couldn’t pull him up.
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Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
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But, as a figure of the Enlightenment and thus a believer in reason and science, the former president discounted the miracles associated with Jesus — including his virgin birth and supposed resurrection.
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The tournament brought more than a million visitors into the country, and a striking number of them have spent the trip documenting their astonishment at things Americans stopped seeing years ago.
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To the astonishment of many a Bobhead, Dylan’s guitarist Doug Lancio was replaced in Santa Barbara by Julian Lage, the youngish jazz star known for his work with Gary Burton and John Zorn.
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These unprecedented high temperatures, which can affect human, animal and plant health, as well as several industries, are due to a weather phenomenon known as an omega block.
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Earthquakes are natural phenomena that typically happen at the boundaries of Earth’s tectonic plates.
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And with the World Cup now running through July 19, these emotions of wonderment won’t go anywhere anytime soon.
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Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates.
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That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock.
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What hasn’t changed, though, is Bedford’s incredible proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, its admiration of history, or its walkability.
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“Wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonder. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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