wonders

plural of wonder
as in marvels
something extraordinary or surprising the cunningly crafted miniature of our house is a wonder, perfect in every detail

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Recent Examples of wonders People who have used Apple’s anti-nausea dots have reported that the feature works wonders in reducing motion sickness. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 From cascading waterfalls to snowcapped mountains to dense forests, these natural wonders cause visitors to stop in their tracks in every season. Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 In January 2023, the women finally embarked on their worldwide exploration, hitting all seven continents, including the seven wonders of the world. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026 Janelle Patton, the founder of Lark Interiors, notes that picking out great bedding, towels, and window treatments will work wonders. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 It’s done wonders for the local economy, and entirely serves the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the surrounding regions. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 The Imagineering booth on the convention floor was full of delights and wonders, especially in its research and development section. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Mistruths, false claims, scams, and other deceptive efforts are tricking people into thinking that a watermark removal app will do wonders, whereas the reality is that the results are at best half-mixed or aimed to cause damage. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Sustained dry heating works wonders, killing eggs as well as adult bedbugs. ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonders
Noun
  • These detectors are modern marvels in their own right and represent the culmination of a long heritage of new technology that enables new discoveries.
    Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • New Yorkers, for one, will be a short overnight hop away from the history and modern marvels of Valencia on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, where previously a transfer was required.
    Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • No one is expecting miracles this season, even with hundreds of millions of pounds worth of new players in the team.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • At a certain point, the deadly seriousness of so many consecutive anti-miracles can’t help but turn faintly comical.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

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“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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