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a wonderful time
a fantastic time
a delightful time
an awesome time
a terrific time
a lovely time
wonderful news
great news
amazing news
a wonderful book
a terrific book
an amazing book
an outstanding book
a marvelous book
a wonderful opportunity
an incredible opportunity
a tremendous opportunity
a fantastic opportunity
a phenomenal opportunity
a terrific opportunity

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Recent Examples of wonderful My review is that this city is both wonderful and horrible. Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025 Dear Eric: My husband and I have a wonderful son, daughter-in-law, and two lovely young grandkids, all of whom live nearby. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 11 July 2025 Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback. Kim Salem-Jackson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 These tender, buttery peas are wonderful in any number of dishes, but our new favorite just might be this black-eyed pea dip. Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for wonderful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonderful
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  • Amazon This picture book from Chronicle Books is a favorite at WIRED for its lovely images and engaging story of environmental scientist Ken Nedimeyer, whose passion for marine biology, particularly coral, led him to found the Coral Restoration Foundation.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
  • This jar candle has a lovely fragrance reminiscent of a tropical island, featuring citrus, florals and vanilla elements.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • But to say Destiny’s Child gave me the green light is amazing.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 14 July 2025
  • The shoes have amazing cushioning that provides serious support, which was ideal for long walks in Athens.
    Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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  • The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 12 July 2025
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  • Tim Burton’s two marvelous Batman movies took the character’s morose nature seriously, but not more seriously than his savoir faire: the Burton Batman movies also have gothic elegance on their side.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 July 2025
  • The concert was a marvelous blend of contemporary jazz and world music compositions, orchestrated traditional Hebrew and Lebanese inspired songs sung in Cohen’s hauntingly beautiful voice, as well as classical works.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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  • So whether your interest involves creating beautiful spaces, improving people's health, or something completely different, there's no reason not to explore its business potential.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Nicky Hilton Rothschild poses with some beautiful flowers at the Net-a-Porter & Mr Porter Summer in the Hamptons Cocktail Party in Sagaponack, N.Y. on July 17.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 July 2025
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  • Her astonishing haul has left some speculating that Ocasio-Cortez may be eyeing higher office, whether a seat in the Senate or a White House run in 2028.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2025
  • Millennial spending rose 10%, while Gen Z cardholders grew their spend at a somewhat astonishing 40% (albeit from a smaller base).
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 July 2025
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  • Dropping that grenade on the audience with so little time left to feel the impact does Jill little justice, but DeWitt does, in fairness, invest great pathos in her.
    Andy Crump, Time, 20 July 2025
  • This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025

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“Wonderful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonderful. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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