as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
that new electric car really is a marvel
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Recent Examples of marvel
The legendary and iconic ocean liner, once considered a marvel of American shipbuilding, has departed for one final voyage before being converted into an artificial reef in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.
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Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
Beyond its botanical marvels, the olive tree of Vouves, which is also older than the Parthenon, is a cultural symbol woven into the tapestry of Greek heritage.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
One of the marvels of the series comes in episode two, when the camera glides from the school to the crime scene in one seamless take.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Military officials hosted several journalists, who wrote stories celebrating the technical marvel the camp represented.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
Beyond its botanical marvels, the olive tree of Vouves, which is also older than the Parthenon, is a cultural symbol woven into the tapestry of Greek heritage.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
One of the marvels of the series comes in episode two, when the camera glides from the school to the crime scene in one seamless take.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Military officials hosted several journalists, who wrote stories celebrating the technical marvel the camp represented.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvel
Noun
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Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Don’t let the Shrek coloring fool you, this easy old-school recipe is proof of the magic of instant pudding and the miracle of boxed cake mix doctored up to taste a little better and more like homemade.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Practicing mindfulness or meditating, even for five minutes, can do wonders for mental clarity.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This shampoo did such wonders in breathing life back into my hair.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is the power of art: taking a concept and exposing its contradictions, turning it into a complex phenomenon rather than a simple slogan.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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The anthology series has become a cultural phenomenon known for its dark satire, sharp social commentary and an ever-changing cast of wealthy, morally complex characters.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Marvel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvel. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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