as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
what a wondrous discovery fire must have been
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Recent Examples of wondrous
This is the moment bird-watchers have been waiting for—the wondrous window when hundreds of millions of birds may stream across the sky in a single night en route to claim a territory, find a mate, build a nest and reproduce.
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Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
And wondrous wasn't a word a visitor might have used to describe this nine-holer.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
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.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 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
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Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
And wondrous wasn't a word a visitor might have used to describe this nine-holer.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
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.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondrous
Adjective
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Drag is a wonderful and versatile art form that offers joy and freedom of expression.—
Rachel del Guidice,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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It’s been really wonderful to have you on today.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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This blend is absolutely amazing.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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These next-gen helicopters are going to be amazing.—
Omar Kardoudi
May 13,
New Atlas,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Impressively, 94% of the property’s waste avoids landfill— miraculous for a hotel of this size—with it either being recycled, donated, or made use of in the hotel grounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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But Orlando City scored the final four goals of the match to stun Inter Miami, clinching a miraculous 4-3 comeback victory on Saturday night at Nu Stadium.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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His victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Ferrari 499P Hypercar marked a new peak in his astonishing recovery from a life-changing rally crash in 2011.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The nomination is really a testament to the remarkable artists who brought the play to life—our astonishing director, Kenny Leon, our extraordinary ensemble of actors, our brilliant designers, and the tireless crew, along with everyone at MTC.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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Joy has surprising traction today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Miami’s past holds surprising stories of ambition and reinvention, from a Bulgarian artist wrapping islands in pink fabric to a failed bid to become the film capital of the world.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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These are soccer’s two legendary, aging-yet-still-marvelous rivals, their fight against time adding a sentimental pathos.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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These marvelous, magical creatures that live in the ocean.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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But Brunson, as usual, was sublime, wrong-footing the 76ers over and over with his staccato moves and magnetized shots.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 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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Sensei by Nobu creates incredible dishes – and not just seafood.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The gongs cap off an incredible award season run for Adolescence, which won Emmys, Golden Globes and Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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“Wondrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondrous. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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