as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
what a wondrous discovery fire must have been
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Recent Examples of wondrous
Devers was deported after a wondrous sweep of the Yankees that left Fenway Park in delirium.
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Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
This wondrous world up in the stars too frequently feels more like an amusement park for Elio to run and geek around in than a living, breathing universe.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
Bird feathers can move or repel water, make or mask sound, create wondrous displays of color or impressive camouflage, all while maintaining a light weight, softness and warmth.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
This is a wondrous discovery, and it’s translated into the music.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
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Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
This wondrous world up in the stars too frequently feels more like an amusement park for Elio to run and geek around in than a living, breathing universe.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
Bird feathers can move or repel water, make or mask sound, create wondrous displays of color or impressive camouflage, all while maintaining a light weight, softness and warmth.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
This is a wondrous discovery, and it’s translated into the music.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondrous
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Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.—
Kim Salem-Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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These tender, buttery peas are wonderful in any number of dishes, but our new favorite just might be this black-eyed pea dip.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Looking for an amazing place to celebrate the Fourth of July?—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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And equally amazing is the fact that the brooch or pin that Duguid wears in it on his coat survives and [was previously] displayed next to the painting.—
Karin Wulf,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
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There's also a nod to the narrator's wife making an unexpected comeback late on, though Robbie's miraculous/implausible (delete as appropriate) return from the dead stretches credibility way past breaking point.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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Considering her herculean effort and miraculous success, the speediness of her undoing is stunning.—
Literary Hub
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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In fact, her record is astonishing as a manager at the Euros with 12 wins from 12 matches.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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The circle's latest trick in its astonishing 100-year history?—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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If living near a golf course seems scenic and relaxing, it may also be linked to a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a surprising new study that comes with some limitations.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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The Column Dresses Sleek, minimalist, and effortlessly elegant, a column wedding dress works for a surprising array of dress codes.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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The kernel of the script imagined Ruth’s movements through her longtime home for the final time—a marvelous, minutely observed sequence that opens the film—and then her new home for the first time.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Chuck invites a woman from the crowd to join him — Janice Halliday (Annalise Basso), whom the narrator has just informed us has undergone a bad breakup via text message — and their marvelous dance sequence offers a startling contrast to the grim despair of the film’s first (third?) act.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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The raging storm, fueled by incredible amounts of moisture, woke up her cabin just after midnight Friday.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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From there, Homa two-putted to save an incredible par.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Besides, Mexicans have a far better dish that combines the soft with the crunchy to create something sublime.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Not only has the film already received rave reviews ahead of its June 27 release for its deeply personal and captivating storyline and sublime cast and acting, but the independent film is also making history by being entirely self-financed and nationally distributed.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Wondrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondrous. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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