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
One wonders, naturally, what the likes of the late New Yorker critic Kael — or, say, Roger Ebert, for that matter — would think of the idea of a robotic technology attempting to replicate their voice while reviewing movies.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Popular among outdoor enthusiasts and leisure travelers for its clear water, natural wonders like the towering Baobab trees, and unique wildlife, Madagascar has historically been a great place to celebrate a big trip.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Add a few drops of essential oil (peppermint works wonders) to paper towels, crumple them up, and tuck them inside your shoes.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
From repainting vintage refrigerators to adding shelves in old juice dispenser machines and jukeboxes, his workshop is a work of wonders.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Scoring the late winner against Liverpool earlier this month did wonders to cement his popularity.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The fight for conservation is important to preserve the historic natural wonders for indigenous people today.
—Maya Duclay, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Through music, dance, comedy, and their experiences, children discover friendship, kindness, and the wonders of nature.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
But the trip across the continent seemed to do wonders for their collective offensive psyche.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Popular among outdoor enthusiasts and leisure travelers for its clear water, natural wonders like the towering Baobab trees, and unique wildlife, Madagascar has historically been a great place to celebrate a big trip.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Add a few drops of essential oil (peppermint works wonders) to paper towels, crumple them up, and tuck them inside your shoes.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
From repainting vintage refrigerators to adding shelves in old juice dispenser machines and jukeboxes, his workshop is a work of wonders.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Scoring the late winner against Liverpool earlier this month did wonders to cement his popularity.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The fight for conservation is important to preserve the historic natural wonders for indigenous people today.
—Maya Duclay, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Through music, dance, comedy, and their experiences, children discover friendship, kindness, and the wonders of nature.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
But the trip across the continent seemed to do wonders for their collective offensive psyche.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonders
Noun
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Technological marvels do little to ameliorate the hardscrabble existence of most workers; sixty-five-year labor contracts are the norm.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Though Beetlejuice exists in a macabre wonderland (its practical effects are still marvels), the film never loses its gooey center.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Even more encouraging, its findings, along with those from other early gene-therapy trials, point toward a future when more children (and maybe, in time, adults as well) can experience their own small miracles of science.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gilda touched people's hearts through her voice, her compositions and the stories told by her fans, who attributed miracles to her.—
Karla Gachet,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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