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 If your goal is to see as many of the country’s natural wonders as possible, the home puts several of the west coast’s greatest hits easily within reach. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 Then leadership rolls out a new AI initiative and wonders why employees are not immediately excited about it. — Stacey Hanke, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Kyrgyzstan’s Saimaluu Tash valley is also home to ancient wonders that only came to light in modern times. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 It’s unscented, easy to use, and works wonders on a variety of surfaces, including baseboards, tile, and grout. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 The shorter seasons and different storytelling approach worked wonders. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026 The viscous formula is powered by four plant ferments (soybean, barley, pomegranate, and Korean pear, to name a few) and works wonders to rejuvenate skin in a single use. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 The adventure experts at EYOS Expeditions have curated a new journey that combines a deep-water expedition with all the extraordinary wonders of Alaska’s wilderness. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 The analog Chicago that the Dessens currently occupy has left so much room for technological development that Velocity Tech is producing wonders at a remarkable clip, from microprocessors to portable telephones. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • Few people realize it these days, but both the rifle and round were technical marvels.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
  • An Amazon subcontracted delivery driver marvels at the company’s surveillance of his work combined with their hands-off attitude towards any liability.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Though Rome was not convinced (Columbus had not, to anyone’s knowledge, performed any miracles), in 1892, Pope Leo XIII did issue a special encyclical calling on all clergy in the Americas and in Europe to hold a special Mass each Columbus Day.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The miracle of the fishes and loaves is one of the only miracles in the first four books of the New Testament.
    — Robert Costa, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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