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as in lovely
of the very best kind
that bakery makes wonderful cannoli
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as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment
the mountaintop city of Machu Picchu is unquestionably a wonderful sight to behold
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Recent Examples of wonderful
Patting himself on the back for being such a wonderful, kind person.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Prince is wonderful…just an incredible talent.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
An extended chapter of Hector on a shoot in Argentina could stand by itself as a wonderful short story about male ego, vanity, desire and loyalty.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Not to mention seeing the return of Pai Chan is rather wonderful.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wonderful
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Prince is wonderful…just an incredible talent.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
An extended chapter of Hector on a shoot in Argentina could stand by itself as a wonderful short story about male ego, vanity, desire and loyalty.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Not to mention seeing the return of Pai Chan is rather wonderful.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wonderful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonderful
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Accessibility The Dominick is a dog-friendly property– where pups under 25 pounds are allowed for a lovely stay (for a $250 pet fee).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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And the amazing part was that everyone in the building seemed to know that instantly.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Yes, the mighty lavender—a favorite of humans and pollinators alike—is an all-year bloomer, and its amazing purple flowers will naturally scent your home daily.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Since then, the number of visitors to Huangshan — known as the most marvelous mountain in China — has only grown, surpassing 5 million for the first time last year.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Then head inside on the second floor rotunda to see the marvelous California history mural and the breathtaking globe chandelier.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Roberto Duran, the Central American nation’s most famous son, is one of the greatest boxers in history.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Lincoln home site provides another dimension to the study of the man often cited as the nation’s greatest president.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Like many of the top execs at ESPN/ABC, Disney’s global ad sales president is a long-suffering Knicks fanatic, and her team’s astonishing comeback has placed them within arm’s reach of their first title in 53 years.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Unfortunately and with frankly astonishing frequency, Mercedes chose poorly for this little sedan, over and over again.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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That was in the month of April, and in the month of September, Nick gathered together five other terrific actors.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Delane plays with terrific foot speed, loose hips and elite body control on an island.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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One win away from defeating the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2026 NBA Finals after a miraculous comeback on Wednesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Emmet Truesdale enrolls in a clinical trial for a new weight loss product and, while the results are miraculous, the side effects are nothing short of horrifying.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Wonderful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonderful. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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