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or marvellous
1
as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the sheer immensity of the ancient ruin known as Stonehenge is marvelous to behold
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2
as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
old seafarers' tales of marvelous lands and their strange inhabitants
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as in superb
of the very best kind
the novel is a marvelous example of a children's book which has not been dumbed down for its intended audience
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Recent Examples of marvelous
Tim Burton’s two marvelous Batman movies took the character’s morose nature seriously, but not more seriously than his savoir faire: the Burton Batman movies also have gothic elegance on their side.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 July 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Garden and Outdoor Deals Over in the garden and outdoor category, there are marvelous markdowns on gardening tools, patio furniture, grills, outdoor storage boxes, and even fire pits.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
What a marvelous thing to have happened in our lives.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
Readers also love its marvelous hotels, including those operated by luxury brands Oberoi and Taj, and the cosmopolitan buzz of its cafes and restaurants.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 July 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Garden and Outdoor Deals Over in the garden and outdoor category, there are marvelous markdowns on gardening tools, patio furniture, grills, outdoor storage boxes, and even fire pits.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
What a marvelous thing to have happened in our lives.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
Readers also love its marvelous hotels, including those operated by luxury brands Oberoi and Taj, and the cosmopolitan buzz of its cafes and restaurants.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelous
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The Lotus feels more like an event, thanks to more interior noise, having to climb down into it, and its more exotic looks and driving position.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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In many others, including Oklahoma, strict rehabilitation or exotic pet permits are required.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Drawing upon the legacy of both the company’s founder as well as the taste and horological inclinations of Daniel Roth, these 1990s-era wristwatches are superb examples of thoughtful haute horlogerie.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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What kind of player are Bayern getting? Perhaps lost in the deal’s context and its contributing factors is Diaz being a superb player.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Apple’s iOS 26 is coming this fall, along with some amazing new features for your iPhone, many of which are powered by Apple Intelligence AI — alongside a new design language dubbed Liquid Glass.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The shoes have amazing cushioning that provides serious support, which was ideal for long walks in Athens.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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So, the strange powder got a chemical foot in the door.—
David Szondy
August 02,
New Atlas,
2 Aug. 2025
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No other high-profile footballer in the world has followed such a strange career arc, one that for at least two years has been leading him, circuitously but inexorably, to Saudi Arabia.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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This generates terrific tidal forces within the star that simultaneously squash it horizontally while stretching it vertically.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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Then to be promoted to the summer tour party and, on top of that, trusted to perform in adult matches with a significant audience and unstoppable level of attention is astonishing.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Well, the bolt is an astonishing 515 miles (829 kilometers) long.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
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The data, compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, tracks fires of 1,000 acres or more in the western United States and 500 acres or greater in the eastern states.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The vibes are great in Chicago, where it’s been Johnson’s show since the former Lions OC agreed to join the Bears on a contract reportedly worth $13 million per year.—
Torrey Hart,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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“Marvelous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvelous. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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