as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
what a wondrous discovery fire must have been
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Recent Examples of wondrous
For our group, this one opened a new world, just as wondrous as the temples and tombs of ancient Egypt.
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s something that some of us want to believe — something weird and wondrous and, to be frank, scary.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Hess, in his earlier films, displayed a refined sense of comic timing, of scenes that hold long enough and are framed cannily enough to convey a sense of wondrous observation.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
With a sweep of his foot, Rice changed the trajectory of a knife-edge game in wondrous style.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s something that some of us want to believe — something weird and wondrous and, to be frank, scary.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Hess, in his earlier films, displayed a refined sense of comic timing, of scenes that hold long enough and are framed cannily enough to convey a sense of wondrous observation.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
With a sweep of his foot, Rice changed the trajectory of a knife-edge game in wondrous style.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondrous
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And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Women were calling in from all parts of the country and want to spend XY and Z and [asked to] ‘pull an amazing rack for me,’ something unique and custom to the location.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
21 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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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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This is the astonishing dialectical power of the moment.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 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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But one of Walters' loudest and most surprising critics is conservative Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who first met Walters at a tennis match and helped launch his political career.—
Shanelle Kaul,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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During a red carpet appearance at WrestleMania After Dark, sponsored by Medium Rare, Stratton shared Flair’s surprising remarks to her after their match.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Joyner climbed the podium in a black pantsuit adorned with clusters of brilliant silver sequins and a marvelous tulle train.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The other dining option is Sila, where food is displayed buffet style but served by a marvelous crew, on custom porcelain from the French brand Pillivuyt.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Camellias grow slowly but reward patient gardeners with handsome hedges covered in shiny, deep green foliage year-round and incredible winter blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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American Express and Chase both have incredible travel rewards programs that offer a wide variety of redemptions and exceptional value.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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In a sublime moment of selflessness, the two great leaders nobly transcended their differences and chose the path of peace and reconciliation.—
Made by History,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Not just the moments of sublime beauty, time with my thoughts, and endless conversation, but also the difficulty, the chaos, the opportunity to peel back yet another layer of my humanness and examine what lay beneath.—
Shawnté Salabert,
Outside Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Wondrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondrous. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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