wonders

Definition of wondersnext
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 As for people online who claim peptides have worked wonders for them, the placebo effect is a possible explanation, says Mendias, the rehabilitation expert. Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 24 Feb. 2026 Made from a soft and stretchy cotton blend, the pair hugs in all the right places and works wonders in the butt-lifting department. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026 Boulder City is home to the Hoover Dam, which is considered one of the country's modern civil engineering wonders. CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026 Taking part in that annual rite of passage this season, the 6-foot-3 senior forward wonders how the years could pass by so quickly. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 Many of the great wonders of the world, from iconic buildings to national parks, are preserved and open to the public, but some are tucked away on private land where only a few can enjoy them. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026 But sometimes another pass would have done wonders. Stuart Miller, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026 Our 7 wonders of Europe for 2026 in Europe are not places that beg for attention. Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026 And while a talented photographer can work wonders, even the best can’t outshoot a schedule that’s too tight or work literal color-correcting magic on photos washed out by the blazing sun. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • It was perceived as a day of opportunity for tenants, who shuffled among apartments in search of places that were larger, better located, or appointed with marvels of the day such as hot water, flush toilets, or electric lighting.
    Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
  • When complete, the skyscraper will join other architectural marvels in Jeddah, such as the Penang Floating Mosque and Al Balad, the town’s historic center featuring homes from coral.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Baby of the Year brings together proud parents nationwide to share their little miracles and raise awareness for a worthy cause.
    Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Don’t expect any beauty miracles by adding banana peels to your skincare routine though.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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