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as in lovely
of the very best kind
that bakery makes wonderful cannoli
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as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment
the mountaintop city of Machu Picchu is unquestionably a wonderful sight to behold
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Recent Examples of wonderful
The spa offerings aren’t extensive, but the indoor/outdoor massage cabanas are wonderful and face the majestic mountains at the back of the resort.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
And that's what's so wonderful about being young.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Good luck with planning and, most importantly, have a wonderful time!
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Spending time in the care of pets offers the wonderful potential of slowing down the hectic pace of modern life.
—Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
And that's what's so wonderful about being young.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Good luck with planning and, most importantly, have a wonderful time!
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Spending time in the care of pets offers the wonderful potential of slowing down the hectic pace of modern life.
—Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonderful
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And Ann Bridgman of Just the Thing Decorating in Southlake has seen pet owners consider just giving up on having a lovely home.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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My first night was in a Farmhouse Meadow Studio, with a vaulted ceiling, dormer, gas fireplace, and a huge sliding glass door opening onto a patio (which would’ve been lovely if the weather were warmer).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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In particular, Garwood proved to be a marvelous vocalist — stepping up to the microphone with a memorably deep and resonate voice that brought to mind Nick Cave — as well as a solid rhythm guitarist and fine soprano saxophonist with a taste for free jazz.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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And yet the baying online would suggest this is more than regret, that we have all been denied some marvellous experience and the final hours of the transfer window failed to deliver on its apparent promise of unfettered theatre and fun.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a 55% greater chance of obesity and a 40% higher probability of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Punishing success is a great formula for losing the successful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 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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Rose is a terrific story told with confidence and brisk pacing, but also a great vehicle for the astonishing Hüller.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Early in the second period, Franzreb made two terrific saves, the first one a glove stab on a Dylan Larkin shorthanded bid and the second on an Eichel breakaway, who had just stepped out the box.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Barring a miraculous post-All-Star break turnaround, Milwaukee appears unlikely to reach the postseason.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Junior’s miraculous shot saved his own life.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Wonderful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonderful. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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