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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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as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
old seafarers' tales of marvelous lands and their strange inhabitants
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as in excellent
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
But for the food historian, this is a marvelous insight into the symbolic role this particular item took on as the Renaissance gave way to the Reformation.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
But Li Jun Li for me was perfect in the role and her voice as a singer was just marvelous.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
While Sara Bareilles is marvelous as the one (basically) normal person, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, and Renée Elise Goldsberry all compete to be the nuttiest secondary character.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Since then, the number of visitors to Huangshan — known as the most marvelous mountain in China — has only grown, surpassing 5 million for the first time last year.
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Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
But Li Jun Li for me was perfect in the role and her voice as a singer was just marvelous.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
While Sara Bareilles is marvelous as the one (basically) normal person, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, and Renée Elise Goldsberry all compete to be the nuttiest secondary character.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Since then, the number of visitors to Huangshan — known as the most marvelous mountain in China — has only grown, surpassing 5 million for the first time last year.
—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for marvelous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelous
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The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
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Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
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However, no matter how many exotic and exciting places her career has taken her, Anderson continues to come back to Florida.
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This natural wonder, surrounded by lush green forests, is reminiscent of an exotic island.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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The eighth-floor outdoor pool has amazing views, and the hotel sits in walking distance of shops and restaurants.
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The director, 68, and the action star, 78, worked together on 1996's Eraser, with both wanting to deliver an amazing action movie.
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Baldet didn’t arrive in hospitality with a romantic attachment to restaurants, but a model, a thesis and enough self-awareness to realise neither would survive contact with the floor unchanged.
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Prior to this, the two denied romantic interest both publicly and in private conversations.
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Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
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He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
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Their defensive commitment was astonishing, compact and aggressive in a 5-4-1 shape throughout, limiting the overwhelming tournament favourites to pot-shots for over an hour.
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Laptop Deal The HP OmniBook 3 redefines long-haul productivity by delivering an astonishing 32 hours and 15 minutes of operating on a single charge.
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Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
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Canada coach Jesse Marsch gives strange interview after Morocco World Cup loss.
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“Marvelous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvelous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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