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 The night sky holds endless wonders, but few experiences match the thrill of photographing planets in vivid detail. Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Properly harnessed, these mineral deposits would do wonders to boost economic growth. Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026 Few natural wonders are more awesome than the blazing fireballs that streak across our night skies. Michael J. Caduto, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Times classical music critic Mark Swed is currently in Austria, taking in the many wonders of the annual Salzburg Festival. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Practicing the routine before the first bell If your child is heading somewhere new, a dry run can work wonders. Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The salad, in McKinnon’s kitchen, wonders and wanders, and the author heeds its inquisitiveness. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026 Travelers to this awe-inspiring destination can add the rare celestial display to their list of must-see natural wonders, and even view it from the Blue Lagoon. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 The 236-foot AmaNubia will allow travelers to take in towering ancient wonders in comfort and style. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on family fun and medical marvels.
    , FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The man responsible for one of the greatest engineering marvels of his time, the 233-mile aqueduct that gave a semiarid region a world-class city, now admitted responsibility for one of the greatest engineering disasters in American history.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • But these are the kinds of miracles location managers and their scouts perform every day.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 July 2026

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“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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