as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
was in awe of the sinewy Olympic runners
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Recent Examples of awe
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Part of him is like the starry-eyed paleontologist, awed by the creatures he’s dreamed about, and part of him is a sardonic black prince of chaos like Goldblum’s Malcolm, who expects the worst of any situation.
—David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2025
AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Black death is a rising commodity, and fans eager for the most potent hit of vicarious awe want artists to give them a frontline glimpse of nihilism.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The internet has been awed by a sweet video of a dog baffled by a butterfly who seems determined to settle on his nose.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Part of him is like the starry-eyed paleontologist, awed by the creatures he’s dreamed about, and part of him is a sardonic black prince of chaos like Goldblum’s Malcolm, who expects the worst of any situation.
—David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2025
Verb
The still-unfinished Sagrada Família inspires awe with its Gothic-meets-modernist majesty—and enduring century-long construction timeline.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Black death is a rising commodity, and fans eager for the most potent hit of vicarious awe want artists to give them a frontline glimpse of nihilism.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
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In the clip filmed by tour guide Captain John Shields, a white bottle nose dolphin is seen swimming up to the surface with its fin poking in and out of the water repeatedly as tourists watch on in amazement from their boat.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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It was named after the Piedmontese exclamation of amazement at seeing something beautiful.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The 90-yard dash along the right sideline one play after Ruvalcaba’s interception amazed his teammates.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Having an almost 80-year-old actor at the heart of the film and in almost every scene could be a huge undertaking, but Touzani says Maura’s vitality amazed her.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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Dershowitz during the impeachment trial offered an expansive defense of presidential power that provoked astonishment among Democrats.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Despite its tattered state, the sofa's unique silhouette and designer pedigree drew astonishment on Reddit.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even in her 90s, her easily flitting vocals astounded, bouncing from deep valleys to breathy peaks, and, like the best jazz, mimicking the volatility and joy of the human spirit.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Either way, you'll be astounded by just how light this laptop feels.—
Luke Larsen Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The mutual admiration during their talk was palpable.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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My admiration and respect will never vanish.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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My love Bobby looked at life as an adventure taking me by the hand leading me through a world of wonderment from music to poetry and painting.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 Aug. 2025
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Like the nursery pictured, a room with this design can easily flow with the rest of the home while also leaning into colors and patterns to foster a sense of childlike wonderment.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Readers and subscribers immediately expressed outrage and dismay at the firings, one person familiar with the complaints told Semafor.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Residents were dismayed by drama unfolding at city hall and antsy for change.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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However, Gabriel also gets to experience the wonders of being mortal, like eating burgers and chicken tenders for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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