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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 Holy Chalice Route links remarkable landmarks around the city and beyond, inviting travelers to step into a story that has inspired faith and wonder for centuries.
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Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
In fact, our parent tester of 2 and 4 year olds revealed that a little soap and water works wonders on most surfaces.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Svechnikov becoming a high-end driver would do wonders for Carolina’s second line, especially considering the lack of a solid center option to work with.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Rather, her journey to Africa was motivated by her wonder, her love of animals and a powerful imagination.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
In fact, our parent tester of 2 and 4 year olds revealed that a little soap and water works wonders on most surfaces.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Svechnikov becoming a high-end driver would do wonders for Carolina’s second line, especially considering the lack of a solid center option to work with.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Rather, her journey to Africa was motivated by her wonder, her love of animals and a powerful imagination.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonder
Noun
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Execs dream of a worldwide witching hour, where audiences in countries far and wide marvel at Brian Flores’ blitz packages and debate whether Jonnu Smith made a football move.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Passersby pause to take in the beauty of her native plants or offer a compliment, and children, mouths agape and fingers pointing, marvel at the buzzing inhabitants.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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To her amazement, the twins’ dad answered.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Here fans of thrifting and the Starfield game shared their amazement.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One life saved by heroic medical care is a miracle.—
Dr. Tom Frieden,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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With Liverpool returning to the Turkish city for their Champions League game against Galatasaray, this is the story of a football miracle, told to James Pearce and Simon Hughes by the people who were on the pitch, in the dugout and in the stands.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There was a mix of astonishment and reservation in Kyiv on Wednesday — contrasted with bitter dismissal and some mocking defiance in Moscow — after President Donald Trump said Ukraine could reclaim all of its territory, a dramatic change in rhetoric on the war.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
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Numerous Hollywood publicists, producers, media executives who spoke with CNN on Wednesday evening expressed their astonishment over the suspension.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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The news comes roughly three months after KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix, rapidly becoming a pop culture phenomenon.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Oct. 2025
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It's become a global pop culture phenomenon, translated into multiple languages, and is now also a live-action Netflix series.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But overall for Irwin, there's a sense of wonderment for all things Aussie.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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My love Bobby looked at life as an adventure taking me by the hand leading me through a world of wonderment from music to poetry and painting.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Others chimed in with similar admiration.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In conversation, Blunt’s admiration for Johnson is clear, and so is her interest in making sure other people recognize his talents and capabilities.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonder. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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