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1
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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2
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
That’s a marvelous way to lighten the political atmosphere, but at the same time depict current events in a humorous way.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
This is also a marvelous day to socialize and enjoy yourself.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
But Washington, born of a compromise between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, wasn’t supposed to be a marvelous place to live and work.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Aug. 2025
This is a marvelous day because both Venus and lucky Jupiter are lined up in your sign!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
This is also a marvelous day to socialize and enjoy yourself.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
But Washington, born of a compromise between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, wasn’t supposed to be a marvelous place to live and work.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Aug. 2025
This is a marvelous day because both Venus and lucky Jupiter are lined up in your sign!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelous
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The music is wonderful and the archival footage a blast.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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Make sure everyone gets to enjoy this wonderful pastime for years to come.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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And on Friday in Carmel Valley, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, delivered its trademark blend of fine dining, luxury, and debuts of exotic cars in a setting that felt more garden party than car show.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Seven-foot-tall Whiteside is seen in an Instagram video towering over Eber and Barragan in the driveway, which easily fit almost 20 exotic cars.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Palm Beach show is supported by a clutch of superb dining and accommodation options within walking distance of the show on the mainland in West Palm, and others on the island of Palm Beach proper a short drive away.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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As previously hinted, fans of the original series know which of Ellen’s brothers emerges victorious: burly Dougal (Sam Retford) or clever, crippled Colum (a superb Séamus McLean Ross).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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One of the things that’s been so amazing and surprising has been how many people have reached out about that episode.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Get out to Pilsen or Little Village for authentic Mexican food, amazing street art, and unique shops; explore the boutiques and fine dining options in neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, or the Gold Coast; visit the pedestrian mall in Chinatown.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The craft beer industry is in a strange place right now.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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What begins as a strange ritual quickly unravels into a waking nightmare.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Jones is terrific as a young woman forced to grow up much too soon, who is running out of patience having to constantly clean up her uncle’s many messes, and McShane pops off the screen in a smaller role as a character whose anger is even less controlled than Robbie’s.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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Originally, the scene in which the band gets lost trying to find the stage had more dialogue between the band and the maintenance man who gives them directions (played by a terrific actor named Wonderful Smith).—
Rob Reiner,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
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The disruption led chair umpire Greg Allensworth to put Bonzi back onto his first serve, sparking an astonishing outburst from Medvedev.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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These projects depend on an astonishing amount of new power.—
Delaney Nolan,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Selig decided a great way to boost attendance would be to start interleague play, ending an almost century-old tradition of separate but equal leagues that would meet only in the World Series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Jacoby Brissett has looked like a great backup option for Arizona if anything were to happen to Kyler Murray.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Marvelous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvelous. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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