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 salad, in McKinnon’s kitchen, wonders and wanders, and the author heeds its inquisitiveness. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 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 Good thing steam cleaning can work wonders on many outdoor cushions by stripping off stains and sanitizing the surface. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 Characters rarely thrive in Harrenhal, but the damp is doing wonders for Aemond’s hair. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 Round out your visit with a ride aboard the Maid of the Mist, descend into the gorge at Cave of the Winds, or simply pause to take in the roar and mist of one of North America’s most spectacular natural wonders. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 The film gets lost in its own mythology, but the street-fighting scenes, family drama and Liu's charisma do wonders. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 From rugged mountain peaks to crystal-clear lakes and plunging waterfalls, Idaho is known for its vast natural wonders. Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026 The tours focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight its horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonders
Noun
  • Of course, this darkly surreal turn is revealed to be a daydream as the episode returns to the doctor’s office, where the physician marvels at Dennis’ ability to lower his blood pressure by 20 points in less than a minute.
    Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
  • Some are historic, and some are modern wonders, but all are architectural marvels.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 22 July 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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