as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
what a wondrous discovery fire must have been
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Recent Examples of wondrous
For our group, this one opened a new world, just as wondrous as the temples and tombs of ancient Egypt.
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s something that some of us want to believe — something weird and wondrous and, to be frank, scary.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Hess, in his earlier films, displayed a refined sense of comic timing, of scenes that hold long enough and are framed cannily enough to convey a sense of wondrous observation.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
With a sweep of his foot, Rice changed the trajectory of a knife-edge game in wondrous style.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s something that some of us want to believe — something weird and wondrous and, to be frank, scary.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Hess, in his earlier films, displayed a refined sense of comic timing, of scenes that hold long enough and are framed cannily enough to convey a sense of wondrous observation.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
With a sweep of his foot, Rice changed the trajectory of a knife-edge game in wondrous style.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondrous
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And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On the more fun side of the craft spectrum, Kelvin’s outfits have always been amazing, but the sequin suit in this episode is really a highlight.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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This soulful part of Phuket is dotted with colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouses, hidden temples, a vibrant art scene, and plenty of amazing restaurants and bars.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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All of this is made possible through the elegant, limitlessly expressive writing system that is musical notation, which is as miraculous as the alphabet itself, and can be used for purposes every bit as varied.—
Matthew Aucoin,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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From $280 Book now This transformation of the historic and stately National Bank into the Riggs hotel is nearly miraculous.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
AFAR Media,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tom Hanks narrates this examination of the astonishing variety of life on a supercontinent stretching from northern Canada to the bottom of South America.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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This is the astonishing dialectical power of the moment.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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Cleaning professional Ryan Schutz of Two Maids and a Mop is sharing what a typical cleaning includes, as well as a few surprising areas a house cleaner probably won't clean.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the surprising mid-season decision to trade the Slovenian superstar coupled with a slew of key injuries, including to star guard Kyrie Irving, ultimately derailed any title aspirations Dallas might have had.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Joyner climbed the podium in a black pantsuit adorned with clusters of brilliant silver sequins and a marvelous tulle train.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The other dining option is Sila, where food is displayed buffet style but served by a marvelous crew, on custom porcelain from the French brand Pillivuyt.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Throwing data into a box and shaking it has yielded incredible results in processing human language, but that won’t be enough to treat disease.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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That’s not too surprising, as collections packed with greatest hits tend to have incredible staying power, especially in the streaming age.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In a sublime moment of selflessness, the two great leaders nobly transcended their differences and chose the path of peace and reconciliation.—
Made by History,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Not just the moments of sublime beauty, time with my thoughts, and endless conversation, but also the difficulty, the chaos, the opportunity to peel back yet another layer of my humanness and examine what lay beneath.—
Shawnté Salabert,
Outside Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Wondrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondrous. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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