as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
that new electric car really is a marvel
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Recent Examples of marvel
This technological marvel comes to us, and everyone suddenly freezes.
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Mireille Juchau, The Dial, 4 Feb. 2025
There are also a decent number of marvels on this list designed by famous architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Oscar Niemeyer.
—Katherine McGrath, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
The latest entry, a visual marvel, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is nominated for best VFX at the 97th Academy Awards.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
Helly changes back in an underwater transition moment that’s simply a marvel to see.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Mireille Juchau, The Dial, 4 Feb. 2025
There are also a decent number of marvels on this list designed by famous architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Oscar Niemeyer.
—Katherine McGrath, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
The latest entry, a visual marvel, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is nominated for best VFX at the 97th Academy Awards.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
Helly changes back in an underwater transition moment that’s simply a marvel to see.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvel
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Cheng Xin/Getty Images Call it a miracle, or a marketing ploy: Duo the owl is back from the dead.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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And, like the small miracle of any benthic shine found in sandy human hands, Frame’s prolific œuvre very nearly didn’t exist for us, but for drastic, tidal chance.—
Audrey Wollen,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
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Switzerland Is Home To Two Of Europe’s Most Underrated Natural Wonders Switzerland is the setting for the top two natural wonders in Europe.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The addition of Robinson could do wonders for them on that part.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The cult phenomenon that sprung around it is unparalleled, and created not only the midnight screenings that continue to this day, but also a safe haven for those who ever felt different or marginalized.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The major difference between the two eclipses is in the positioning of the sun, the moon and the Earth and the longevity of the phenomenon, according to NASA.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Marvel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvel. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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