How to Use wonder in a Sentence

wonder

1 of 2 noun
  • 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.
  • And [wonder] what are the things that last?
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Red ink penned the heart and wonder of her child gone too soon.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Dec. 2025
  • No wonder Oprah loves the brand!
    — Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
  • Of course, Chance wonders if this is a con.
    — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Olympic break could do wonders for him.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Then there's the sense of pride and wonder of what our girl will do next.
    — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 June 2026
  • No wonder people get fed up when gas prices rise.
    — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
  • 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
  • These tasty wonders will make dish duty a breeze.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • But there are a few tools that work wonders for new mothers.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The goal was to match the scale and wonder of the game itself.
    — Jay Deutsch, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • And there is no art without wonder.
    — Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The boy wonder has become a man.
    — Ben Watanabe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Change worked wonders for Williams and Maye.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Lopez wonders if the thieves left and then came back for bus parts later on.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • That unknown filled me with wonder.
    — Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
  • No wonder there are norovirus outbreaks!
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
  • No wonder Vance wanted to talk about his book.
    — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
  • The wonder and joy of childhood are still very much alive in those pages and on the screen.
    — Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
  • That could do wonders for the young Wizards.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
  • No wonder people are so eager to talk about it.
    — Kyley Sitton, Washington Post, 18 June 2026
  • This black Christmas tree is a nine-foot wonder that sparkles.
    — Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • There is something so sacred about the wonder in you.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
  • No wonder lawyers have such a bad rap and deservedly so!
    — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 May 2026

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.
  • All of my rage and fear and wonder.
    — Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
  • Or wondered how street style trends take off?
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Beebe wondered who would stand up.
    — Owen Clarke, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
  • But some have wondered if that goes far enough.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Part of me wonders whether that’s the point.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
  • No child should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.
    — Sky Beard, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
  • My friends wondered what to do, how to mark the day, if at all.
    — Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Mark Kerr doesn't have to wonder.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • One wonders about the effect of his age, too.
    — Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Trevor wonders aloud who replaced him in the role.
    — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
  • We are meant to wonder, to wander, to build.
    — Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Some guests might be wondering about the food.
    — Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Many parents wonder when their child is ready to walk or bike to school.
    — Dr. Phyllis Agran, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Marone wondered if these stories were true.
    — James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
  • There was no needing to wonder.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
  • She can’t be blamed for wondering.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • Ever since that day, she's wondered if there was a chance her son heard her screams.
    — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Friends wondered if Candy knew his time would be short.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Not wondering who is a liar and who wants to bring someone else down.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Many have wondered if Menery will even show up for the fight.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Ever wonder if a video game just downright hates you?
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
  • People wondered if the Mavs were drunk.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
  • That said, viewers may wonder if this drama is based on true events.
    — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026

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