as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
that new electric car really is a marvel
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Recent Examples of marvel
Vocal marvel Luciana Souza and the nimble guitarist Marcel Carmago are both natives of São Paulo, Brazil, and share a keen sense of reverence and adventure in their music.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
An architectural marvel built for the union of two of Fort Worth’s most influential families just hit the market for a cool $22 million.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Known for archaeological marvels and seaside escapes, millions of tourists visit Albania for its rich history and culture.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
An architectural marvel built for the union of two of Fort Worth’s most influential families just hit the market for a cool $22 million.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Known for archaeological marvels and seaside escapes, millions of tourists visit Albania for its rich history and culture.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvel
Noun
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The Broncos went 15-4 last year, testing the expiration dates on miracle finishes, while suffocating opponents with a relentless defense.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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From above, the city appeared like a miracle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No wonder the looks still read fresh and modern despite two decades having passed since its debut.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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And the Lakers need their not-quite-ageless wonder to be at least great to beat these Houston Rockets one more time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer was an inescapable phenomenon, a Russian-doll-like unfurling of narrative and character that captured how trauma trails us through all phases of our lives.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Two years later, the midnight-movie adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show transformed it into a cultural phenomenon, fueled by raucous responses, scant costumes and a sense of communal anarchy.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Marvel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvel. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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