as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
what a wondrous discovery fire must have been
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Recent Examples of wondrous
The Seders take participants through the wondrous liberation of our ancestors from Egyptian bondage, while sharing the relevance and beauty of the age-old festival in our modern lives.
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Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
This is the kind of movie that could have been made in the era of moon landings and space shuttles, when the general public found science trustworthy and wondrous.
—G. Allen Johnson, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
Even merely spending some time reading could inspire wondrous fresh ideas.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The full force of cinema is felt not only in an outstanding sound design, notable in the wondrous opening sequence which catches the cacophony of Mexico’s stunning Oyamel fir forest at dawn.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
This is the kind of movie that could have been made in the era of moon landings and space shuttles, when the general public found science trustworthy and wondrous.
—G. Allen Johnson, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
Even merely spending some time reading could inspire wondrous fresh ideas.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The full force of cinema is felt not only in an outstanding sound design, notable in the wondrous opening sequence which catches the cacophony of Mexico’s stunning Oyamel fir forest at dawn.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondrous
Adjective
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But that is the context of a wonderful performance.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And serialization is a glorious, wonderful thing that happens automatically to a show that people love.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And many contain an amazing assortment of super nutritious foods like quinoa, kale, beans and spinach.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Another thing that’s amazing to me about Asawa, and that Chase’s book reveals, is her relationship to her family and her community.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Coast Guard, as is customary, sank the miraculous truck.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Pornos were a slightly miraculous act of manifestation.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone was understandably rattled, but no one was hurt in the mayhem, a frankly astonishing outcome for the alleged perpetrator.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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Then family connections got him that astonishing first job at the heart of the Defense Ministry.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While Survivor has plenty of surprising rules for contestants, socks are a small creature comfort that’s allowed.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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This charming town on Lake Michigan has emerged as a surprising luxury hotspot, with 53 percent of listings now surpassing $1 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The twists and turns would be marvelous!—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The most marvelous of all the vestments is a cope embroidered in a workshop in Genoa in the late 17th century.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The fourth-largest barrier reef in the world, Anegada's Horseshoe Reef draws beginner snorkelers and dedicated divers to colorful corals hiding sublime marine life.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, before a sublime run to the title, UConn went 14-8 in the Big East and bowed out to Marquette in the conference semifinals.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Cleveland Guardians have also stacked some early wins, overcoming their below-average offensive production thanks to a pitching staff that has been striking out opposing hitters at an incredible rate.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Highlights include an elegant, compact profile, incredible-feeling low-profile optical switches, a striking mini LCD in the top-right corner, and Elgato Stream Deck integration.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Wondrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondrous. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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