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as in marvel
something extraordinary or surprising
the cunningly crafted miniature of our house is a wonder, perfect in every detail
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as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
when we first saw the pyramids of Egypt, we gazed with openmouthed wonder
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Recent Examples of wonder
Yield to the occasional vehicle and soak up the wonder.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Explore the wonders of Lyonia Preserve and learn the basics and benefits of forest bathing.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Ideal for hospitality venues that want to evoke a sense of wonder and escape, this trend uses exaggerated shapes and reflective surfaces to manipulate light and shadow, creating otherworldly atmospheres.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The night sky will reveal stunning sights such as the craters of the Moon, the majestic rings of Saturn, the swirling bands of Jupiter, and other astronomical wonders.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Explore the wonders of Lyonia Preserve and learn the basics and benefits of forest bathing.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Ideal for hospitality venues that want to evoke a sense of wonder and escape, this trend uses exaggerated shapes and reflective surfaces to manipulate light and shadow, creating otherworldly atmospheres.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The night sky will reveal stunning sights such as the craters of the Moon, the majestic rings of Saturn, the swirling bands of Jupiter, and other astronomical wonders.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonder
Noun
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Back to Ichiro, who was simply a marvel for literal decades.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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But Kern’s score is a marvel of variety, invention and emotion.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Much to the amazement of the local populace, the eggs kept popping out—until it was discovered that the owner was writing the words and reinserting the eggs into the hapless hen’s cloaca.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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There's no shortage of amazement — and amusement — every time the Chiefs take the field, especially in January.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Tucker attempted an onside kick for Baltimore, but Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas recovered to snuff out any chance of a Ravens miracle.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Test yourself on miracle flights, theatrical triumphs and athletic aces in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Garcia's clip has been viewed over a million times and over a thousand TikTok users have commented with a mix of astonishment and worry for her.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The image was born after her September 2024 presidential debate against Trump, where Harris peered at her opponent with a look of astonishment.—
Raven Maragh-Lloyd,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
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The popular app with 170 million U.S. subscribers is a staple of the massive creator economy, which will now be thrown into turmoil, as well as a potent advertising tool and a cultural phenomenon.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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The phenomenon kicks off a wave of TikTok videos from musical artists who suddenly see TikTok as a critical way to reach fans.—
David Hamilton,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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The girls become kindred spirits, sharing secrets, wonderment, and several key world events.—
Staff,
The Christian Science Monitor,
18 Dec. 2024
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Generally, the drama does spectacularly well with abiding by a primal sense of magical realism — the finding of wonderment in the banal and the insertion of banality into the wondrous.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But what makes our own effort worthy of admiration is not the perfection of the first try, but the effort of pushing into uncomfortable territory, and by trying over and over again, despite the stumble and failure!—
Nathan Furr,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her passion for the craft, relentless work ethic and unflappable demeanor have enabled her to win the trust, respect and admiration of our talent and network partners.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Wonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonder. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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