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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
This film is about who gets to be American, and a movie theater is one of the last rooms in this country where strangers still sit together in a room and experience something new and something wonderful.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Happy Birthday— and may every day be another wonderful secret.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Kate O’Flynn plays the absolutely wonderful Patricia, who gets two of the season’s best episodes.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Gently used kids' furniture and clothing may seem like wonderful items to donate to a thrift store, but there are some items that won't be accepted.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wonderful
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Happy Birthday— and may every day be another wonderful secret.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Kate O’Flynn plays the absolutely wonderful Patricia, who gets two of the season’s best episodes.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Gently used kids' furniture and clothing may seem like wonderful items to donate to a thrift store, but there are some items that won't be accepted.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wonderful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonderful
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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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The event is also a lovely way to honor film history.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
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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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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Today, Montage Laguna Beach remains one of Southern California’s definitive seaside resorts, known for its stunning views, excellent service, and loyal repeat guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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But for the food historian, this is a marvelous insight into the symbolic role this particular item took on as the Renaissance gave way to the Reformation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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But Li Jun Li for me was perfect in the role and her voice as a singer was just marvelous.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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There is now much greater emphasis on analysis and data.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The tornadoes that do form in the higher risk area could become intense — EF3 strength or greater — and might also travel long distances.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 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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The meals served on board were good (including some terrific local dishes).—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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The trailer sure looks terrific!—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Sky hit several miraculous shots down the stretch while trailing by five with eight seconds left in the fourth quarter.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 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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“Wonderful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonderful. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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