as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
what a wondrous discovery fire must have been
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Recent Examples of wondrous
Her company then put out a glossy launch video promoting its product’s wondrous new features, neglecting to mention that the tech didn’t actually work.
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Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The usage of not just music, but visuals, color, emotion, and story brought another reason to explore the wondrous nature of filmmaking.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
The firm works on projects globally and excels at crafting family-friendly homes with a wondrous feel.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Rhea has a wondrous laugh, which cracks the air like a lightning bolt of joy.
—Britt Lower, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The usage of not just music, but visuals, color, emotion, and story brought another reason to explore the wondrous nature of filmmaking.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
The firm works on projects globally and excels at crafting family-friendly homes with a wondrous feel.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Rhea has a wondrous laugh, which cracks the air like a lightning bolt of joy.
—Britt Lower, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondrous
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The entire complement of ingredients and cooking apparatuses to prepare the full menu occupies a mere 6 square feet—absolutely amazing.—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The princess has done an amazing job at activating people's minds about the value and importance of this.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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In my own haze of 'round-the-clock feeds and first-time-parent anxiety, my mom seemed something of a miraculous blur.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Atlanta Hawks guard had just led a miraculous comeback in Game 2 of a first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Head there for a quieter gape at the astonishing mortar-free construction.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Overall, this is astonishing work.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The troop withdrawal is hardly surprising, said Michał Matlak, a senior fellow at the European University Institute and director of the Institute for Innovation and Technology in Warsaw.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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One of the most pleasantly surprising things about visiting the Florida Keys is seeing how many attractions allow for four-legged visitors accompanying their humans.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The cats and the bananas, the Japanese dessert, the colorful street art, the soldiers in their marvelous uniforms—these memories are as indelible as those of the ancient ruins.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The marvelous run in chip stocks could be in trouble.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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So sublime was the region that many credit it with being the birthplace of British tourism.—
Cyrus Dunham,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s a sublime elegance embodied in the stylish furniture and textiles of its 308 rooms, suites, and residences; in the vases overflowing with colorful flowers; and in that delightful, distinctive scent that fills its communal areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest is home to an incredible amount of biodiversity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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In the moments before the Kentucky Derby began, two incredible women – one stepping off the grandest stage in horse racing and another about to step onto it – strode together to Churchill Downs’ paddock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Wondrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondrous. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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