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
Interested in exploring the wonders of the lunar surface for yourself?
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Tristructural isotropic particle fuel, better known as TRISO fuel, could work wonders here.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
In fact, the park houses one of the largest collections of this rock formation in the world—and those aren’t the only wonders up this park’s sleeve.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
The move worked wonders for DiVincenzo's confidence and production, but making Edwards the primary point guard put more on his shoulders and the absence of Conley's ball-handling, experience and court vision in key spots was clearly felt.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
Andoni Iraola, an impressive yet lower-profile figure and a worker of wonders at Bournemouth, would nonetheless represent a sharp change of tactical direction.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Brewer’s power hitting works wonders against Wylie White Settlement Brewer (28-8), in game one of a Class 5A Division II regional semifinal series, picked up an 8-4 win over Wylie (24-14) at Stephenville High School.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Open up Atlantic Trivia and behold the wonders within.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Read on to discover the wonders of the Mother Road in time to celebrate its recent centennial.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Tristructural isotropic particle fuel, better known as TRISO fuel, could work wonders here.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
In fact, the park houses one of the largest collections of this rock formation in the world—and those aren’t the only wonders up this park’s sleeve.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
The move worked wonders for DiVincenzo's confidence and production, but making Edwards the primary point guard put more on his shoulders and the absence of Conley's ball-handling, experience and court vision in key spots was clearly felt.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
Andoni Iraola, an impressive yet lower-profile figure and a worker of wonders at Bournemouth, would nonetheless represent a sharp change of tactical direction.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Brewer’s power hitting works wonders against Wylie White Settlement Brewer (28-8), in game one of a Class 5A Division II regional semifinal series, picked up an 8-4 win over Wylie (24-14) at Stephenville High School.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Open up Atlantic Trivia and behold the wonders within.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Read on to discover the wonders of the Mother Road in time to celebrate its recent centennial.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonders
Noun
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Later, Jeff Train marvels at the teens' planning acumen.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Nowadays, thanks to the marvels of modern technology, most of us have easy access to the luxury of ice, and this component has simply been replaced with a good shake.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Her work explores healing from childhood trauma, perfectionism, motherhood, and the quiet synchronistic winks that guide us to the miracles awaiting us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Within a century, she’d been credited with miracles.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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