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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
The shift can work wonders for Robinson, who had four sacks last season and 10 between his first two seasons.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Not all the vintage wonders were for sale, however.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
The interior is where both Leavitt and Smulder’s sense of wonder is on display.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
The top 10 underrated natural wonders in the world are listed below, while the full list of 30 locations can be found here.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Not all the vintage wonders were for sale, however.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
The interior is where both Leavitt and Smulder’s sense of wonder is on display.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
The top 10 underrated natural wonders in the world are listed below, while the full list of 30 locations can be found here.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonder
Noun
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Purists and fans were dispirited; this 650 hp engine had its own fan base for its throaty power and engineering marvel.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Getting the carbon out of buildings, factories, and transportation infrastructure provides no awe, no spiritual elevation, no invitation for humans to reflect on the marvel that is our planet.—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Yes, YouTube has become the de facto home for it, but TV channels are now buyers, as are platforms like SiriusXM and, much to the amazement of some, Netflix too (hello, Brian Williams).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Much to my amazement, I got hired to do a new play and got a couple of small roles on some sitcoms.—
Martha L. Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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But without the enormously impactful Doncic, his task has proven too tenuous, his responsibilities too unwieldy, his miracle too unworkable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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To me, this is kind of a miracle.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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During her Nobel Lecture, Kang repeatedly appeals to language as a means to kinsmanship, describing her feelings of astonishment at its capacity to transmit her interiority to her readers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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Whispers ripple in astonishment, and nods of approval are seen throughout the audience.—
Zoe Bahjat,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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There are countless ways to watch the upcoming total solar eclipse—Robb Report has curated a journey in Spain based around the astronomical phenomenon, in fact—but witnessing it from a luxury expedition ship in the remote waters of the Arctic is pinch-yourself stuff.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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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.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Find wonderment in sharing a sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park or sunset from Olmstead Point in Yosemite National Park.—
Bing Pan,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bell and Ford earned admiration for their entrepreneurial acumen and foresight.—
Olivier Sylvain,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Bennahmias has long been vocal about his admiration for Swatch and has publicly praised the MoonSwatch for making high-end watchmaking feel accessible and fun.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonder. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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