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 What to see Among the many natural wonders of the Dordogne, a true highlight is the Padirac Caves. James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026 Told by David Attenborough, and the National Geographic film Ocean with David Attenborough, which examines the wonders of the oceans and threats to marine life from climate change and other environmental ravages. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026 The company has a penchant for naming its cars after natural wonders, and the Torcal is no different. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 July 2026 Plenty of cosmic wonders are expected to be revealed by the telescope, including thousands of previously unseen asteroids, exploding supernova stars and millions of distant galaxies. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Perhaps the iPhone 17 Pro has not been included in the time capsule to show the wonders of the iPhone and an American company’s technological innovation. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 Spend an afternoon wandering through each of its horticultural wonders, from the impressive Great Lawn to the ornate Sunken Garden. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Rice water can do wonders for frizzy, damaged hair, as well as stimulate growth. Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 July 2026 These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees. Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
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Noun
  • Meanwhile, Yakin marvels at the history of the Chiefs and hopes Switzerland can leave its own timeless mark on Kansas City.
    PJ Green July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Izzy, a vulnerable, dry-humored lesbian, played with a hummingbird intensity by the wonderful Molly Bernard, marvels that the experience is hard to describe to anyone who hasn’t been through it, like sharing a dream.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Alyssa encourages all who wish to welcome children to advocate for themselves, believe in the possibility of miracles, be open to all avenues to parenthood and give themselves grace to feel all of their emotions that come with the journey.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

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