as in marvels
something extraordinary or surprising
the cunningly crafted miniature of our house is a wonder, perfect in every detail
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Recent Examples of wonders
Deodorize Trash Bins Banana peels work wonders as odor neutralizers.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Several short daily play sessions followed by a meal mimics the hunt-eat-rest cycle, and does wonders for a cat’s physical and emotional well-being.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Having a dominant interior presence who draws extra defenders, Thomas said, could do wonders for a scorer wired to attack gaps.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
While mushroom poisonings have been concentrated further north, word of the deaths and illnesses has trickled down to Southern California, sparking fear among those who are wary of the spongy wonders, said Rudy Diaz, president of the Los Angeles Mycological Society.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Remove Their Food Source Taking away their incentive for being in your yard can do wonders in decreasing the mole population on your property.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
And its 10-year-old narrator wonders in the opening moments if women would be different if they were made from dust, too.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The finish is like a veil with a light-reflecting brightness that does wonders at camouflaging darkness and discoloration.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Several short daily play sessions followed by a meal mimics the hunt-eat-rest cycle, and does wonders for a cat’s physical and emotional well-being.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Having a dominant interior presence who draws extra defenders, Thomas said, could do wonders for a scorer wired to attack gaps.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
While mushroom poisonings have been concentrated further north, word of the deaths and illnesses has trickled down to Southern California, sparking fear among those who are wary of the spongy wonders, said Rudy Diaz, president of the Los Angeles Mycological Society.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Remove Their Food Source Taking away their incentive for being in your yard can do wonders in decreasing the mole population on your property.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
And its 10-year-old narrator wonders in the opening moments if women would be different if they were made from dust, too.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The finish is like a veil with a light-reflecting brightness that does wonders at camouflaging darkness and discoloration.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonders
Noun
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The feud has stirred up a larger conversation on what exactly is worth protecting in Southern California, a region loaded with architectural marvels and Old Hollywood haunts swirling with celebrity legend and gossip.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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As architectural feats, the mansions truly are marvels.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Throw in the love of a good woman, an old-school workout program, and a belief in miracles, and these two will manage to go the distance.—
Lisa Rosen,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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With vivid stories and unforgettable characters, this behind-the-scenes account is a must-read for hockey fans and believers in miracles.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Wonders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonders. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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