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 However, the vast majority had very little to do with the park’s natural wonders. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 Even inexpensive and innocuous items, such as a cord cover and a key bowl, can work wonders for you in your mission to tidy up your home. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Here was proof that the United States was a land with its own natural history and full of wonders. Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 One of the most magical and underrated natural wonders of the American West is about to unfold across California beaches. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Travel + Leisure’s 2026 reader survey proves travelers come for white-sand beaches, but stay for lush natural wonders. Veronica Lopez, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 This pantry staple works wonders to remove grease and grime from multiple surfaces in your home, including your oven, without chemicals. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026 The Grand Canyon in the United States Carved over more than 6 million years, the Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and an icon of American geography. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 What to see Among the many natural wonders of the Dordogne, a true highlight is the Padirac Caves. James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
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Noun
  • Meanwhile, Yakin marvels at the history of the Chiefs and hopes Switzerland can leave its own timeless mark on Kansas City.
    PJ Green July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Izzy, a vulnerable, dry-humored lesbian, played with a hummingbird intensity by the wonderful Molly Bernard, marvels that the experience is hard to describe to anyone who hasn’t been through it, like sharing a dream.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
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  • But such concerns recede when a movie has this much heart and humor, not to mention respect for South Sea cultures, inventiveness with their mythology and an infectious sense of wonder at the miracles of nature.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • There are no miracles, no fluke teams that make the semifinals, let alone win it all.
    Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026

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“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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