eighth wonder of the world

Definitions

Something, especially a structure, building, natural formation or (sometimes) an individual, animal, or other entity that is considered to be highly remarkable, magnificent or wonderful; a wonder of the world.

figuratively

Examples

“Escurial, a village of New Caſsile, celebrated for it's^([sic]) monaſtery, built by Philip II. of Spain, in 1563, and accounted by the Spaniards the eighth wonder⟳ of the world. It conſiſts of a royal palace, a church-houſe, built after the plan⟳ of Peter's at Rome, cloiſters, a college, library, ſhops of different artiſts, apartments for a great number⟳ of people, beautiful walks, large alleys, an extenſive park⟳, and fine gardens.”

“At thirty, Joseph paid a return⟳ visit⟳ to his native village. He was hailed as an eighth wonder⟳ of the world; Steepleday having produced but one other seaman in a century, and he was but a waterman, who never came back, and held no rank therefore in village history.”

“but all agreed that Luba Pneumatiç was a lollapaloosa, the Eighth Wonder⟳ of the World.”

“I rode the first cable car on California Street -- well, maybe not the very first but it was the first day. The Eighth Wonder⟳ of the World.”

“The Amber Room was originally designed in the early 18th Century as an opulent 16sq m showpiece chamber for Frederick I, the King of Prussia. […] The Russian Baroque marvel became known as the "eighth wonder⟳ of the world".”

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