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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the sheer immensity of the ancient ruin known as Stonehenge is marvelous to behold
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as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
old seafarers' tales of marvelous lands and their strange inhabitants
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as in superb
of the very best kind
the novel is a marvelous example of a children's book which has not been dumbed down for its intended audience
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Recent Examples of marvelous
Everybody was a captain who was living in these marvelous homes.
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Shannon Carlin, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Upon arrival, guests are welcome to take a stroll through the property’s marvelous Terrace and Outdoor Gardens and admire the plants, then sit down for a plate of trumpet mushroom carpaccio or hearty carrot bolognese at the bar.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Look down your nose at the kiddie shows and action hours, telenovelas, thrillers and endless permutations of horror, and risk missing the heartbeat of a global culture that continues to change in marvelous ways, year to year, day to day.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Thank you so much for highlighting this opportunity to see the marvelous building exposed.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
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Shannon Carlin, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Upon arrival, guests are welcome to take a stroll through the property’s marvelous Terrace and Outdoor Gardens and admire the plants, then sit down for a plate of trumpet mushroom carpaccio or hearty carrot bolognese at the bar.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Look down your nose at the kiddie shows and action hours, telenovelas, thrillers and endless permutations of horror, and risk missing the heartbeat of a global culture that continues to change in marvelous ways, year to year, day to day.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Thank you so much for highlighting this opportunity to see the marvelous building exposed.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelous
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In a testament to the power of libraries creating a sense of community through programs, a patron shared a wonderful anecdote recently with our youth services librarian, Melissa Burke.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Craft your own fragrances with the exotic plants at Eden’s Garden, or revel in the meditative activity of pottery making at the Clay Club.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Wealthy English, who loved to impress guests with exotic birds as the meal’s centerpiece, named the fowl after the far-off place some merchants had carted it from: Turkey.Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
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The strawberry-yuzu jam is delicious, and the sourdough loaves are superb.Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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The supporting cast is superb, with Michelle Yeoh ideally cast as Madame Morrible, the headmistress and dean of sorcery studies who takes Elphaba under her wings, seeing extraordinary potential in the girl’s powers.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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The staff was so kind and welcoming, and the food was amazing.Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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There’s a rich history of actors making a strange commitment to character during their press tours, awards-related or otherwise: Jim Carrey becoming Andy Kaufman, Bradley Cooper becoming Maestro, whatever random voice Tom Hardy decides to do every year.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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And there were indeed some very strange and unfortunate things that took place during filming.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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In addition to strong, Oscar-worthy performances from the two leads, terrific actors populate the rest of the film, including Bowen Yang as Galinda’s bestie Pfannee, Jonathan Bailey as the impish prince Fiyero and the inimitable Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz.Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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All of the sequences showing Juliette doing her best Indiana Jones impression — improvising and exploring — are truly terrific.Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Every imaginable luxury appointment is fitted, and then some more—Effortless Entry coach doors with power closing assistance and the beautiful Shooting Star Headliner are on the astonishing list.Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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However, in the last few years, the rise of e-scooter accidents has been astonishing.Michelle Weinberg, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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The time to act is now – before the cost of inaction becomes too great to bear.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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In honor of the milestone, director Frank Darabont revealed to The Daily Beast that Robbins — who played Andy Dufresne, a man wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and incarcerated at the titular Shawshank Prison — went to great lengths to embody the role.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Marvelous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvelous. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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