as in marvels
something extraordinary or surprising
the cunningly crafted miniature of our house is a wonder, perfect in every detail
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Recent Examples of wonders
Simply adding insulation works wonders for many older buildings, and installing solar panels can cut electric bills to a trickle.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
After exploring the wonders of the cloud forest, head to the Nicoya Peninsula.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
The cheers from that snowy day under the cavernous tent testified that an ownership culture can work wonders.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Almost entirely shot with real flora and fauna using cutting-edge technology, the feature film was itself an invitation to discover natural wonders from a new point of view.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Whether you’re drawn to natural wonders or historic monuments, the US has something for every type of traveler.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
For those in search of Iceland’s natural wonders, this home is expertly located for excursions inland and all along the Southern shore.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition to a great leave-in, a curl-specific serum or oil can work wonders to seal your ends and lock in hydration.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
After exploring the wonders of the cloud forest, head to the Nicoya Peninsula.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
The cheers from that snowy day under the cavernous tent testified that an ownership culture can work wonders.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Almost entirely shot with real flora and fauna using cutting-edge technology, the feature film was itself an invitation to discover natural wonders from a new point of view.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Whether you’re drawn to natural wonders or historic monuments, the US has something for every type of traveler.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
For those in search of Iceland’s natural wonders, this home is expertly located for excursions inland and all along the Southern shore.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition to a great leave-in, a curl-specific serum or oil can work wonders to seal your ends and lock in hydration.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonders
Noun
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Mimicry, in which an organism resembles an unrelated species, is one of the great marvels of evolution.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown marvels.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That wasn't the case, as there were no miracles to be had for this Blue Devils team.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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These scholars have argued that all those odd things—levitation, bilocation, miracles of all kinds, witchcraft—really did happen.—
Chandler Fritz,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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