as in amazed
filled with amazement or wonder
gave the nationally known golfer an awed look
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Recent Examples of awed
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Alex has always been a bit awed by Tess, a former Olympic volleyball star turned stay-at-home mom who shut down emotionally after her retirement.
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Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Dec. 2025
Rachel Fabre, who coaches the Shine, said she is awed at the players' perseverance.
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Karen Hua,
CBS News,
6 Dec. 2025
The women, visitors from the countryside, seemed awed by everything.
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Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Alex has always been a bit awed by Tess, a former Olympic volleyball star turned stay-at-home mom who shut down emotionally after her retirement.
—
Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Dec. 2025
Rachel Fabre, who coaches the Shine, said she is awed at the players' perseverance.
—
Karen Hua,
CBS News,
6 Dec. 2025
The women, visitors from the countryside, seemed awed by everything.
—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for awed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awed
Adjective
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The Hoosiers faithful amazed locals.
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Kushner was likewise amazed during his first visit in 2021 with Ivanka.
Verb
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Honorable Mentions Toverland, Netherlands One of the most innovative parks in the world for families, Toverland astounded me with its attention to detail.
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The film features numerous long-winded monologues, including one delivered by Tracy that astounded Shatner on set.
Adjective
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And so did a few astonished gasps when a drone shot revealed just how far outside of the Mojave tent her crowd of headbanging bodies stretched.
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One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.
Verb
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Seated beside Rosado on Wednesday, Lopez appeared appalled at what had transpired in recent weeks.
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Democratic lawmakers were predictably appalled by Pulte’s selection.
Adjective
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Don't be surprised if this nutty, caramel-y, chocolaty snack mix disappears quickly!
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That is probably what surprised, and delighted, me the most.
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“Awed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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