as in wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
that new electric car really is a marvel
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Recent Examples of marvels
Many of them were engineering marvels, with state-of-the-art mills, engines and hoists.
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Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Beyond its botanical marvels, the olive tree of Vouves, which is also older than the Parthenon, is a cultural symbol woven into the tapestry of Greek heritage.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Now playing at the Nederlander Theatre, Diaz marvels at having the opportunity to write for Menzel and the rest of talented cast including De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser and Khaila Wilcoxon.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
This is one of the few Roman marvels in Croatia that has been entirely repurposed.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
To experience all of Rabat’s Roman marvels with an expert, book a two-hour walking tour of Roman & Medieval History with Joan Sheridan of Malta Tour Guide.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Much like Stonehenge, the monolithic statues at Easter Island, and other premodern engineering marvels, much of Machu Picchu’s construction remains shrouded in mystery.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Top Activities While San Juan is home to centuries-old architectural marvels, guests can enjoy a taste of modern Puerto Rico during a trip to DISTRITO T-Mobile.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – Inspired by Professor Bettany Hughes’ best-selling book of the same name, the accomplished historian and broadcaster follow in the footsteps of the very first tourists, travelling between marvels of human ingenuity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Beyond its botanical marvels, the olive tree of Vouves, which is also older than the Parthenon, is a cultural symbol woven into the tapestry of Greek heritage.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Now playing at the Nederlander Theatre, Diaz marvels at having the opportunity to write for Menzel and the rest of talented cast including De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser and Khaila Wilcoxon.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
This is one of the few Roman marvels in Croatia that has been entirely repurposed.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
To experience all of Rabat’s Roman marvels with an expert, book a two-hour walking tour of Roman & Medieval History with Joan Sheridan of Malta Tour Guide.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Much like Stonehenge, the monolithic statues at Easter Island, and other premodern engineering marvels, much of Machu Picchu’s construction remains shrouded in mystery.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Top Activities While San Juan is home to centuries-old architectural marvels, guests can enjoy a taste of modern Puerto Rico during a trip to DISTRITO T-Mobile.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – Inspired by Professor Bettany Hughes’ best-selling book of the same name, the accomplished historian and broadcaster follow in the footsteps of the very first tourists, travelling between marvels of human ingenuity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Marvels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvels. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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