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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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Thank you so much for highlighting this opportunity to see the marvelous building exposed.
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Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
But what can be the deciding factor between a mediocre and marvelous setup is some tender, loving care.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024
Shot in a stunning oner that shines a light on real-life figures like bandleader Snakehips Johnson, this marvelous aside is vintage McQueen in both its virtuosity and its use of music to bring history back to life — Sam Mendes could never.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
For our part, we’re honored to be included an answer in the Gray Lady’s marvelous (and highly successful) collection of games.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
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Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
But what can be the deciding factor between a mediocre and marvelous setup is some tender, loving care.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024
Shot in a stunning oner that shines a light on real-life figures like bandleader Snakehips Johnson, this marvelous aside is vintage McQueen in both its virtuosity and its use of music to bring history back to life — Sam Mendes could never.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
For our part, we’re honored to be included an answer in the Gray Lady’s marvelous (and highly successful) collection of games.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
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The box includes only a USB-A-to-USB-C cable for charging. Sound: Powerful Bass and Clean Highs Simply put, the Bose SoundLink Home sounds wonderful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Then there’s Cleo’s nervy 30-something daughter, Grace — the wonderful Zoë Geltman — who’s always been the good girl but whose loins are newly afire for her brother-in-law, Roy (Gabriel Brown).Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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In August, a pair of mathematicians discovered an exotic, record-breaking curve.Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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On Sunday, enthusiasts enjoyed the Tour d’Elegance, a parade of show cars and exotic vehicles along iconic Las Vegas Boulevard.Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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For its superb level of versatility and potency, Apple's Mac mini with M4 Pro earns our Editors' Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Don't miss out on these amazing savings to enhance your workflow and keep your data safe while on the go.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This whole experience and getting here today has been amazing.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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These social commentary songs were strange; some had the N-word in it.Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Seven miles south of Cincinnati, stranger still, the world’s only museum dedicated to ventriloquism.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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One evening when the boat is moored in Viviers, we are served a terrific barbecue dinner on the Upper Vista Deck.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Note, too, that the last two presidential campaigns included the two combatants in this year’s race for the White House, yet stocks enjoyed terrific returns during both administrations.John Buckingham, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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When Salomon rebuilt the Stance 96 last year, the iconic French brand redirected its focus toward off-piste freeride terrain with astonishing success.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Economic concerns especially drove his astonishing inroads with young and minority voters.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Standing soybeans, freshly cut corn, or any other crop with waist grain on the ground can be great.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, the great tit is the species that has busted open a window into understanding animal social learning for scientists.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Marvelous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvelous. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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