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
Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The movie is seen as a bellwether for the tenure of Warner Bros film chiefs Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, who have incurred the awe and ire of Hollywood by building a slate of big-budget features from big-name talent.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The kid’s tea menu includes magical touches that will awe and delight even a big kid.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
When Sally Ride eventually became America’s first woman in space in 1983, she was met not with awe but with predictable gendered scrutiny.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The movie is seen as a bellwether for the tenure of Warner Bros film chiefs Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, who have incurred the awe and ire of Hollywood by building a slate of big-budget features from big-name talent.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
This happened to Bob Uecker, at least twice, with friends whose feats once awed millions.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The kid’s tea menu includes magical touches that will awe and delight even a big kid.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
Noun
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To my amazement, the weight started falling off after the first few weeks.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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To my amazement, within a few weeks, Elizabeth had gotten into the habit of asking nicely instead of nagging.—
Debby Waldman,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The way Yamal is handling his rise does not cease to amaze.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Regardless of how or why, that drive continues to amaze me.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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This article aims to challenge this prevailing sense of astonishment.—
David Chauvet,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
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Breeding for More Than Just Color Mr. Baker could have supplied his customers with a flashy assortment of coleus ordered from wholesale sources, skipping years of effort (but missing all the astonishment).—
Margaret Roach,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But still many have been astounded by the speed with which his administration broke from decades-long defense policies.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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And the ease of stepping onto Cornwall’s sandy, expansive beaches will astound you.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Kody shared with Robyn, 46, and his children the origins of his name, which was inspired by his father's admiration for Buffalo Bill, a.k.a.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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And the moment instantly sparked playful reactions and admiration across the internet.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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During his latest mission, his third long-duration on the International Space Station, Pettit brought his brand of wonderment to the assignment.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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The point is to preserve the sense of wonderment that children have.—
Farah Nayeri,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bloomberg/Via Getty Images President Trump's announcements on tariffs have dismayed many of his erstwhile supporters on Wall Street.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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He was dismayed to discover that an awful lot of the job involved moving beakers from one table to another.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the six pals confront issues in their relationships and experience a few unfortunate (but hilarious) travel mishaps along the way, viewers are simultaneously taken on a tour of the beautiful natural wonders and idyllic towns the Hudson Valley has to offer.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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For design lovers, that might mean visiting architectural icons, traveling to new places, traversing natural wonders, or trying new activities that flex certain skills.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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