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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
Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world.
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Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Visit the greenhouses, check out the community garden, and wander 14 miles of nature trails in this 82-acre natural wonder, open since 1983.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Forget the wonders of modern medicine.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Tulum also works as part of a broader Yucatán journey, often paired with time in Valladolid, Bacalar, Holbox, or other wonders of the peninsula.
—Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
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Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Visit the greenhouses, check out the community garden, and wander 14 miles of nature trails in this 82-acre natural wonder, open since 1983.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Forget the wonders of modern medicine.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Tulum also works as part of a broader Yucatán journey, often paired with time in Valladolid, Bacalar, Holbox, or other wonders of the peninsula.
—Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wonder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonder
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Spread out over five miles of Atlantic Oceanfront, and topping 702 feet at the highest point, this dramatic stretch of coastline is equal parts historic site, geological marvel, conservation area, and unbeatable photo backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Those closest to Spurgeon, who has indeed missed significant time with injuries over the course of 16 NHL seasons, marvel at the grit and the determination to take everything thrown his way in reaching the 1,000-games milestone.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When Adebayo hit his final two foul shots to reach 83 points, players shook their heads in amazement.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The time and attention to detail afforded it by Lord and Miller suggest that the directors are as susceptible as any of us to that amazement, elevated by the moving solemnity and celestial dimensions of Daniel Pemberton’s beautiful score.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even then, Kerr is not expecting miracles from the 27-year-old.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures in the cockpits reportedly hit 140 degrees, transforming sleek miracles of automotive technology into 180-mph crock pots.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 15,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Embiid said in astonishment after the game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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To my astonishment, the classic poem became one of the most mind-expanding literary experiences of my life.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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The researchers found that this problem becomes dramatically worse as molecules grow larger due to a phenomenon known as the orthogonality catastrophe.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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As an annually recurring phenomenon, the May upfront presentations may seem as ungainly as a 60-something’s gut straining the fabric of a uniform meant for a far younger man, but the market itself is as valuable as a day at Fenway Park.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The American people this morning, George, are scratching their heads in wonderment and in fear of what the president has proposed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Depending on the viewer, the video elicited either admiration, outrage or existential hand-wringing.—
Holly Willis,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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His admiration for his countryman was evident in a Pritzker statement.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonder. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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