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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
This marvelous oven has an eight-in-one function with multiple cooking modes to slow cook, braise, bake, and make brown rice, white rice, pasta, and oats.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
These are just a few of the faces that show up in 1996’s marvelous second LP by Belle and Sebastian.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
And of course, the American films are marvelous this year.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The views in all directions, of thick forest, shadowy hillside, and sheer rocky coastline, are marvelous.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
These are just a few of the faces that show up in 1996’s marvelous second LP by Belle and Sebastian.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
And of course, the American films are marvelous this year.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The views in all directions, of thick forest, shadowy hillside, and sheer rocky coastline, are marvelous.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelous
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Playing a thinly disguised version of himself, Reynolds is, as Schneeberger and Neibaur point out, funny, exasperating, and moving, and Rifkin’s impeccable tailoring of the role to fit his star gives Reynolds a wonderful summation with which to end his career.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to the wonderful world of better coffee.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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The clientele at Chablé has primarily been couples looking for a quiet, romantic retreat in an exotic tropical setting though the property is making a play to attract more families with the addition of a kid’s club and a small farm with a petting zoo, both new in 2024.—
John Newton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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These are exotic versions of protons contain an up quark, a down quark and a strange quark instead of the proton’s two ups and one down.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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One amazing season gets him almost 40% of the vote.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Duffers, our wonderful, amazing creators, wanted to leave everybody with this level of optimism that the show has always given everyone.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Now, Kardashian—a reality star and business mogul—and Hamilton, a pro F1 driver, have not confirmed any sort of relationship just yet, but the duo are rumored to have begun dating earlier this year, when they were spotted enjoying a romantic getaway at the Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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In this drama series, two friends recently divorced and widowed explore their new single lives with teenage children while questioning the possibility of a romantic future.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Super Bowls are terrific opportunities to break out the slow cooker.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Adventures on both land and sea make Belize a popular destination, and its beaches and resorts are terrific for visitors who simply want to relax and enjoy the tropical climate.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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With the Games heading to France in 2030, there is work underway to include this astonishing sport into the schedule, but Billy says the speed skiing community is also content with its current position.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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To belittle the journalist asking about these claims in such sexist terms is astonishing.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a strange twist, the Max app was developed by VKontakte (VK), which Durov co-founded before selling his shares and leaving Russia in 2014, after Durov said the Kremlin had asked the site to hand over Ukrainian users’ data.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Paul, the polarizing boxer, has been no stranger to showing emotion.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Marvelous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvelous. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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