marvel

noun

ˈmär-vəl How to pronounce marvel (audio)
Definition of marvelnext
as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising that new electric car really is a marvel

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Recent Examples of marvel Palm Springs is a multicolored marvel in the desert, and visiting—especially during Palm Springs Modernism Week—can feel like stepping out of a time machine and into a Doris Day movie. — Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025 Torres’s performance here is a marvel of expressive restraint, every glance merging horrified disbelief and meticulous self-control. — Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2025 This is one of the few Roman marvels in Croatia that has been entirely repurposed. — Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025 Much like Stonehenge, the monolithic statues at Easter Island, and other premodern engineering marvels, much of Machu Picchu’s construction remains shrouded in mystery. — Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marvel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvel
  1. miracle
  2. wonder
  3. phenomenon
Noun
  • As hundreds of lightning bugs illuminated the night at Blue Spring, all guests gazed in awe at this natural miracle, noting how remarkable and rare this phenomenon is becoming.
    — Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Alabama State's March Madness miracle The Alabama State Hornets men's basketball team has won its first NCAA Tournament game, thanks to a Hail Mary in their First Four victory over the St. Francis Red Flash on Tuesday.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of miracle
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  • For smaller groups or when just starting out, even a simple WhatsApp group can work wonders.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The key here is keeping the rest of your look elevated—a blazer, belt, and ballet flats will work wonders.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of wonder
Noun
  • The phenomenon was just beginning, and Curry's performance was a big part of it.
    — Angela Andaloro, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Scientists blame the phenomenon on too many positive ions in the air.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of phenomenon

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