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
An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior.
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
That includes more than 300,000 acres of forests, lakes, streams, trails, and campgrounds all overflowing with natural wonders and stunning vistas.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
After dark there will a star party with binoculars and telescopes available to allow attendees to view celestial wonders.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
According to Becerra, actually, Democrats have done wonders for Californians with only a few minor indiscretions.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Read on to learn about these wonders of engineering, where they’re located, and some of the fascinating stories behind these famous buildings.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
But the wonders of technology did not allow White to lie for long.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Now the wonders of orbital mechanics will carry the crew to the moon, around the far side and back to Earth.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
With marathons that take you to world wonders, through safari lands, and across borders, these races are worth a trip in and of themselves.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
That includes more than 300,000 acres of forests, lakes, streams, trails, and campgrounds all overflowing with natural wonders and stunning vistas.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
After dark there will a star party with binoculars and telescopes available to allow attendees to view celestial wonders.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
According to Becerra, actually, Democrats have done wonders for Californians with only a few minor indiscretions.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Read on to learn about these wonders of engineering, where they’re located, and some of the fascinating stories behind these famous buildings.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
But the wonders of technology did not allow White to lie for long.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Now the wonders of orbital mechanics will carry the crew to the moon, around the far side and back to Earth.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
With marathons that take you to world wonders, through safari lands, and across borders, these races are worth a trip in and of themselves.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonders
Noun
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The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Built between 70 and 80 CE, the Roman Colosseum remains one of the engineering marvels of the world.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This isn’t to say Highway to Hell is devoid of magic or miracles— anything but.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Throughout history, periods of stability quietly cared for the Earth and its people to create the miracles of modernity.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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