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Recent Examples of wondrous When European explorers first reported these creatures to their compatriots in the old country, they were held to be wondrous and amazing creatures, a fit subject for sooty Londoners to gawk at in museums. Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024 Japanese publisher Capcom goes out of its way to create believable ecosystems populated with strange, wondrous beasts, only to give the player a gigantic sword to carve through it all. Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025 For example, collectors delighted in displaying wondrous fabrications and mythological beings in their curiosity cabinets, from ersatz dragons to many-headed hydra. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025 Latvia’s wondrous adventure story Flow is dominating awards season. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wondrous 
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  • This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.
    Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • The story of coach Michael Allen and Maranatha High girls’ basketball team is nothing short of amazing.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Chelsea is the other one with an amazing record of producing high quality players.
    Andy Jones, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • Prime Video's popular superhero show, which releases Thursday February 6, 2025 at 12am Pacific Time (PT) on the streaming service, has once again achieved the miraculous score of a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Completing the Life Time Miami Half-Marathon is an achievement for anyone but for Farouk Gomati, crossing the finish line Sunday will mark the culmination of an 11-year journey that is nothing short of miraculous.
    Ethan Mannello, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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  • The astonishing 24-minute birth scene—in which her anxious excitement gives way to confusion and horror—will leave you reeling.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The sensation has averaged 24.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and an astonishing 3.9 blocks per game this season.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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  • With more than 530 restaurants in 23 states, Captain D's rapid expansion isn't surprising for those who are fans of the quick, quality seafood.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Since Donald Trump Returned To White House The big increases from 2023 are not surprising given that that year’s figure was severely impacted by the Hollywood strikes, which virtually halted production including on multiple big-budget co-pros for around six months.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
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  • In this marvelous, world-building book, Okorafor again showcases her imaginative power and gift of storytelling.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Now, another one is on its way, this one — bonus of all bonuses — featuring the marvelous Kara Young.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • The monastery is especially known for its incredible wall hangings and a cache of artifacts associated with centuries of Rinchen Zangpo’s reborn earthly form.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
  • The couple were incredible parents who created a loving home for their two children, the cousins said.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
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  • No one does anything in these paintings except turn their back on the viewer and stare forlornly at the world in all its sublime majesty, which Friedrich suggests is a mirror for the world within.
    Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Luminous writing tempers this memoir of an arduous trail with moments of sublime beauty.
    The Know, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025

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“Wondrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondrous. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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