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as in marvel
something extraordinary or surprising
the cunningly crafted miniature of our house is a wonder, perfect in every detail
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as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
when we first saw the pyramids of Egypt, we gazed with openmouthed wonder
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Recent Examples of wonder
Gilks is heard wondering what the creepy critters are in the video, and commenters shared in his wonder.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Something as simple as, honestly a sriracha and a bit of sesame oil does wonders, and Kewpie mayo, things like that.
—Bon Appétit, 12 Feb. 2025
The Rupununi Savannah in the country’s south is another ecological wonder, with jaguars, giant anteaters, and 10-foot-wide lily pads.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Travel + Leisure recently compiled a list of the 20 most beautiful places to visit in Arizona, a list that includes national parks, technological wonders and one very unusual restaurant.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Something as simple as, honestly a sriracha and a bit of sesame oil does wonders, and Kewpie mayo, things like that.
—Bon Appétit, 12 Feb. 2025
The Rupununi Savannah in the country’s south is another ecological wonder, with jaguars, giant anteaters, and 10-foot-wide lily pads.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Travel + Leisure recently compiled a list of the 20 most beautiful places to visit in Arizona, a list that includes national parks, technological wonders and one very unusual restaurant.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonder
Noun
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The latest entry, a visual marvel, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is nominated for best VFX at the 97th Academy Awards.—
Richard Newby,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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Helly changes back in an underwater transition moment that’s simply a marvel to see.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Several years ago, many of us shared amazement when the State’s current owners, Red and Linda McMonagle, reopened the movie house after an extensive remodeling.—
Doug Hanneman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Out of these mixings will come magnificent horrors and amazements.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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All things considered, McDaniel needs a small miracle to save his job.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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That would not be a success but more like a miracle.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
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The 30-second spot showcases Eugene Levy in a hilarious, jaw-dropping moment of astonishment where the irresistible flavor of Crazy Puffs causes his iconic eyebrows to comically disappear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The announcement shocked the NBA world, with many of the league’s top players taking to social media to express their astonishment.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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Certain feathers take on a bright or yellow-green appearance, due to a phenomenon known as biofluorescence.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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Legal challenges to military policies excluding trans people from military service are not solely a 21st century phenomenon.—
Natalie Shibley / Made by History,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Compared to the Spider-Verse movies, there’s no wonderment at the visual ingenuity, and compared to X-Men ’97, there’s no ambitious subtext to be elevated to the surface.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Trump and Iran:anger, weariness, wonderment as Trump exits U.S. from nuclear deal A Trump plot by Iran?—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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Dressed in a bespoke white tuxedo adorned with Schiaparelli’s iconic bronze dove brooch, a symbol of peace and artistic freedom, Dimash took to the stage like a maestro commanding both respect and admiration.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Bobby Miller did not know Blake Snell at all, but the mutual admiration went beyond just pleasantries as Miller typed a direct message to the two-time Cy Young winner and his new teammate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonder. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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