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
However, enjoying all these wonders won't come cheap, with the highest prices for gym memberships, movie tickets, public transportation and meals out.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Góra works wonders in making Nel, who is on her home turf and facing the routines of daily life, a practical foil for the ardently impulsive voyager Bethany.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
The goal is to create small pockets of light throughout the room, and a dimmer can also do wonders.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
That veil of secrecy adds an extra layer of intrigue to the global supercomputing rivalry, as the world wonders which nation will command the next leap into zeta-scale power.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Healthy debate in the comments does wonders for post reach.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Given the Reds’ offensive and defensive weaknesses, manager Terry Francona has worked wonders with this team.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
As a lifelong skywatcher, Harry remembers watching the Perseid meteor shower every summer in his hometown and being amazed by the wonders of the night sky.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Góra works wonders in making Nel, who is on her home turf and facing the routines of daily life, a practical foil for the ardently impulsive voyager Bethany.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
The goal is to create small pockets of light throughout the room, and a dimmer can also do wonders.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
That veil of secrecy adds an extra layer of intrigue to the global supercomputing rivalry, as the world wonders which nation will command the next leap into zeta-scale power.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Healthy debate in the comments does wonders for post reach.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Given the Reds’ offensive and defensive weaknesses, manager Terry Francona has worked wonders with this team.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
As a lifelong skywatcher, Harry remembers watching the Perseid meteor shower every summer in his hometown and being amazed by the wonders of the night sky.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonders
Noun
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Spectacular planet gatherings, eclipses, and Saturn’s opposition are among the many marvels on the horizon.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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More than 47 miles of trails feature quintessential Gozitan buildings, such as baroque churches and Punic-age ruins, as well as geological marvels like Wied il-Mielaħ and the deep-cut Għasri Valley.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Good on Iain for pulling out two miracles in one show.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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News spread that the fabric was believed to have once wrapped the body of Christ, and the Shroud was said to cause miracles.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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