How to Use wonder in a Sentence

wonder

1 of 2 noun
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  • The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus.
  • She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder.
  • We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement.
  • Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular?
  • The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.
  • This new computer is a technological wonder.
  • At this time of year, a light bowl of soup can do wonders as an evening meal.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Get outside, look up and lose yourself in the wonders of the night sky.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Chiles, the wonder freshman, took his turns with the second and third units.
    — Ndaschel, oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Learn more › Hand warmers are one of the wonders of the modern world.
    — Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Helm’s singing and playing remains one of the great wonders of the rock music world.
    — Steven Gaydos, Variety, 9 Oct. 2023
  • This black Christmas tree is a nine-foot wonder that sparkles.
    — Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Also, if your clothes just need a quick refresh, the steam works wonders.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The wonder is that it’s taken this long for him to be indicted.
    — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The two, meeting at the fifth wonder—a halloween store of sorts—dance to an Etta James song, and have a great time.
    — Evan Romano, Men's Health, 26 Feb. 2023
  • The series lets the surprises come from the story instead of from the way the wonder is being achieved.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Elsewhere and at other times, banks of gray clouds seemed dark enough to make passersby wonder when the rain would start.
    — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2023
  • This bathroom hack works wonders for both parents and kids alike.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Because life is too short, my friends, and even the urban outdoors is full of wonders — one staircase at a time.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Soaring in the Skyhawk, the wonder of flight is raw and immediate.
    — Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
  • More out there to experience, more to encounter, more mystery, more wonder, more to the most famous street in the movies than what meets the eye.
    — Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Lighting can do wonders in a room, regardless of its size.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • It’s worked wonders in many cancer patients who have run out of options.
    — John Wilkerson, STAT, 20 July 2023
  • But in ancient times, the spectacle of the sun disappearing in the middle of the day would have been a thing of wonder, even something to be feared.
    — Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024
  • And, of course, the wonder of December isn’t just limited to downtown.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023
  • However, the slow and silent descent of white flakes, like battalions and brigades of parachutists, seems a constant source of wonder.
    — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Baumgarten Using layers and light, both artists pull us out of the rush of human time into wonder.
    — Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
  • The pageantry became a source of wonder to locals like Linda Beal, born and raised in the valley, whose family grew dates.
    — Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The new front comes after Dallas-Worth’s warming trend in the past weeks, making some wonder what summer will be like this year.
    — David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The wonder of this painting is that, by not trying to overwhelm, Mason overwhelms.
    — Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2024
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wonder

2 of 2 verb
  • She wondered aloud what to do with the money.
  • Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?
  • Who could that be at the door, I wonder?
  • I was wondering about that.
  • Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder.
  • This led many to wonder about the status of the series.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 16 July 2023
  • Once the song and video were out, some wondered who could have inspired the tune.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
  • At some point, the big man has to wonder if new scenery might be his best option.
    — Jimmy Watkins, cleveland, 14 July 2023
  • So, that leaves us wondering, what will the impact be to LIV golfers?
    — Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Or from wondering, when was the last time Tom Cruise saw his daughter?
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2023
  • Guys often wonder whether a dip in testosterone is at the root of their weight gain, says Stanford.
    — Marty Munson, Men's Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • But as for the longevity of the show, fans are probably wondering what's next for the series.
    — Milan Polk, Men's Health, 28 July 2023
  • But some lament the thousands of Palestinians killed and wonder how long the fighting will last.
    — Alex Horton, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
  • That price has been the same since 2017 and many people have wondered when the company will increase it.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2024
  • On Easter, there was reason to wonder whether the rain would ever stop.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Some employees now wonder whether Google can live up to that goal.
    — Paresh Dave, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Ever wondered how long delta 8, a potent form of THC, lingers in your system?
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023
  • Other attendees did the same, wondering how long they might be stuck on the lake bed also known as the playa.
    — Greg Norman, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Avery wondered how much power a man with a fortune like his could buy.
    — Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Some analysts wonder if the Fed might need to adjust to a new sense of what inflation should be.
    — Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Lund’s three children, who were all under 6 at the time, had long wondered what happened to their mother.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2023
  • At this point you may be forgiven for wondering where this man has been despite the fact that Wilson has been all the places.
    — Helena Andrews-Dyer, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Ever wonder why the housing sector didn’t crash last year?
    — Alena Botros, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Many wondered if the two tech entrepreneurs were serious.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Many now wonder whether this practice of joy has been tainted and fraught for the community.
    — Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Many have wondered why the case was cold for so long, and police have been criticized for failing to make an arrest.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023
  • People who’ve devoted decades to the cause are wondering how, or even whether, to carry on.
    — Tim Busch, National Review, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Over the years, Barbi’s children have wondered if there is an elf who speaks Italian, why there isn’t one who speaks Spanish?
    — Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • With a daunting campaign ahead, worth wondering if Belichick and his team have lost their way.
    — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The next morning, police and fire crews nudged onlookers aside as some wondered what would happen to the building.
    — Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2023

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