as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
what a wondrous discovery fire must have been
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Recent Examples of wondrous
Through her characteristically wondrous artwork, Heffernan invites readers to ask: Will Julie find the resourcefulness to navigate to safety and the confidence to confront her past?
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airmail.news, 11 Jan. 2025
Ode to Lucy’s Pelvis Adrienne Gruber O wondrous one, your bipedal swag, terrestrial locomotion,
partial appendages revealed, brain a soft sponge, size
of an acorn, still waiting for that growth spurt
3.2 million years later.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
Just as wondrous were the adjacent timber stables right off the courtyard.
—Sam Lubell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
When European explorers first reported these creatures to their compatriots in the old country, they were held to be wondrous and amazing creatures, a fit subject for sooty Londoners to gawk at in museums.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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airmail.news, 11 Jan. 2025
Ode to Lucy’s Pelvis Adrienne Gruber O wondrous one, your bipedal swag, terrestrial locomotion,
partial appendages revealed, brain a soft sponge, size
of an acorn, still waiting for that growth spurt
3.2 million years later.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
Just as wondrous were the adjacent timber stables right off the courtyard.
—Sam Lubell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
When European explorers first reported these creatures to their compatriots in the old country, they were held to be wondrous and amazing creatures, a fit subject for sooty Londoners to gawk at in museums.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondrous
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The women delivered their high-energy 2020 set in Miami, showing off their amazing dance moves and musical talents — including a special cameo from Lopez's daughter, Emme Maribel, who was 11 at the time.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Chelsea is the other one with an amazing record of producing high quality players.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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In a miraculous fall from the height of fame, Faithfull lost custody of her child and wound up homeless on the streets of London.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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By the wannabe Yoda’s logic, as successful as a network like NBC was at the time, within a few years, one of its lesser rivals would almost surely mount a miraculous comeback and leave the Peacock looking plucked.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article The Justice Department on Monday night told federal prosecutors in Mayor Adams’ corruption case to drop the charges against him — an astonishing move that immediately sparked political backlash.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Following Trump’s astonishing victory over Hillary Clinton, Kirk returned to duty as the MAGA movement’s campus organizer.—
Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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This luxury resort, set in the tranquil countryside, is your gateway to surprising epicurean adventures as well.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tucker, Betts, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner are your steady vets, and there is surprising consensus around Julio Rodriguez, Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford.—
Owen Poindexter,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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In this marvelous, world-building book, Okorafor again showcases her imaginative power and gift of storytelling.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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Now, another one is on its way, this one — bonus of all bonuses — featuring the marvelous Kara Young.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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So to be able to share our love and passion for horses with each other is just incredible.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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And this cast was so incredible, such great troopers, such a beautiful ensemble to work with.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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No one does anything in these paintings except turn their back on the viewer and stare forlornly at the world in all its sublime majesty, which Friedrich suggests is a mirror for the world within.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Luminous writing tempers this memoir of an arduous trail with moments of sublime beauty.—
The Know,
The Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2025
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