Marvel
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Unexpected Surprise
Use 'marvel' for things that astonish you, often unexpectedly, not just for anything pleasant. The Grand Canyon is a natural marvel.
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Positive Impact
'Marvel' carries a positive connotation, implying admiration and pleasure. His artwork was such a marvel that everyone smiled.
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Scale or Excellence
'Marvel' often refers to grand scale achievements or excellent performance. The smartphone is a technological marvel of our time.