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
Herb Cromwell, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
The latter can just walk the rim and be awed by Inspiration Point, Sunset Point and other spots from afar.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Leonard David, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Onlookers were in awe at the sight of an F-18 whizzing past, almost somersaulting its way around a flock of birds during the Gijon Air Festival over the weekend.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Noun
In the late afternoon, my wife and I would have luscious cocktails in Bemelmans Bar and in the evening be awed by whatever chanteuse is entertaining in the Cafe.
Spend a month or two in our beach houses in Martha’s Vineyard and St. Simons Island.
—Herb Cromwell, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
The latter can just walk the rim and be awed by Inspiration Point, Sunset Point and other spots from afar.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
The rest of the world could only watch in awe — or, in the Soviet Union’s case, envy.
—Leonard David, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Onlookers were in awe at the sight of an F-18 whizzing past, almost somersaulting its way around a flock of birds during the Gijon Air Festival over the weekend.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
Noun
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Observers watched in amazement as the aircraft performed a roll, with the centenarian veteran and his pilot briefly flying upside down, waving from high in the sky.—
Eric Noll,
ABC News,
12 Aug. 2025
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That recruitment story, the one people repeat with amazement today, is now written into Charlotte’s soul.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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DoorDash and Roblox make the list because there are always a couple of companies that amaze and can't be denied.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
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What amazed many is that Brooks — who has earned just one All-Defense nod (second team in 2023) — isn’t more respected as a defender, especially because of his versatility.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Bare feet on grass, and astonishment at my little apple tree.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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In an era of deepfakes and algorithmic sleight-of-hand, authentic astonishment is more valuable than ever.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 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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Opinion polls have consistently shown him as the most popular Palestinian politician, and his time in prison has only increased the admiration in which he is held by Palestinians.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Alonso has only played for the Mets and has consistently talked about his admiration for the team.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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The setting for the show is the beauteous grounds of the Palace of Fine Arts, which has been tricked out to accommodate all sorts of interactive and balloon-based wonderment.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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We were dismayed by the state of Chicago’s premiere art palace, for everything from closing its doors for two days a week to shutting down its restaurants and food services, and firing the docents who provided tours and hosted thousands of visitors so diligently for so many years.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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He’s also dismayed by the GOP’s multitrillion-dollar tax and spending package Congress is currently debating.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The solipsism of low self-esteem is one of the wonders of the human psyche.—
Vivian Gornick,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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Alves devoted part of that speech to the wonders of this country by providing the blessings of freedom and opportunity to people like him.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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