1
as in marvellous
causing wonder or astonishment
the mountaintop city of Machu Picchu is unquestionably a wonderful sight to behold
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2
as in lovely
of the very best kind
that bakery makes wonderful cannoli
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a wonderful time
a wonderful book
a wonderful opportunity
an incredible opportunity
a tremendous opportunity
a fantastic opportunity
a phenomenal opportunity
a terrific opportunity
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Recent Examples of wonderful
But to be the directors of a film that was in so many ways this historic moment, and to capture that with integrity and creativity because that’s what the moment demanded, was wonderful.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
All three daughters wrote glowing letters, describing him as a wonderful and caring father.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Matthew Law is wonderful, and gels so well with our cast.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
There really is this wonderful mix of drama and family, but also steamy and romantic.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
All three daughters wrote glowing letters, describing him as a wonderful and caring father.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Matthew Law is wonderful, and gels so well with our cast.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
There really is this wonderful mix of drama and family, but also steamy and romantic.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wonderful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonderful
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Opened just a few years ago, the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers excellent service, lovely rooms and terrific food.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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There is an endless supply of them, usually taking place in lovely ancient English towns, where there seem to be a fantastic number of murderers.—
Shannon Doyne,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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This soulful part of Phuket is dotted with colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouses, hidden temples, a vibrant art scene, and plenty of amazing restaurants and bars.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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What an amazing display of Mother Nature at her finest.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Incorporating a mudroom into your home is an excellent way to add value to your space.—
Sarah Lyon,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two genial Hollywood stars enter a small town in Wales, boost the local soccer club and shepherd it to marvelous success.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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What do people get wrong about Rio and what’s the moment on your tour when people feel that marvelous magic crack through their fear?—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Gustavsson was terrific, stopping 23 of 25 shots to give the Wild a chance.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Catcher Landon Hodge is terrific defensively and first baseman Josh Stonehouse has supplied surprising power.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Tom Hanks narrates this examination of the astonishing variety of life on a supercontinent stretching from northern Canada to the bottom of South America.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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This is the astonishing dialectical power of the moment.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While scented candles are ubiquitous in the world of home fragrance, the best reed diffusers bring just as beautiful of an ambiance to your space.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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What technologies can be employed to make beautiful, lightweight, yet resilient gold jewelry?—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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But there would be no miraculous comeback on this night in Fort Lauderdale.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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From Moscow’s vantage point, the past three months have been miraculous: Putin can now envision a path to win the war in Ukraine, a possibility that did not exist three months ago because the United States was blocking its way.—
Eric Green,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Wonderful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonderful. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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