1
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
was astonished at seeing a cow wandering down Main Street
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2
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
grandparents astonished at how much their grandchildren had grown in the past year
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me
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Recent Examples of astonished
Jayson Greene, Time, 17 June 2025
Arriving onstage hours late, Stone regaled the astonished crowd with a diatribe against Jerry Goldstein, his manager since the early ’90s.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 9 June 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The success of the event astonished everybody.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
And the writer’s astonished eyes answer: yes, that was me.
—Jayson Greene, Time, 17 June 2025
Arriving onstage hours late, Stone regaled the astonished crowd with a diatribe against Jerry Goldstein, his manager since the early ’90s.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 9 June 2025
Verb
The Wall Street veteran was astonished by the Chouinards’ sincere desire to part with their fortune.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The success of the event astonished everybody.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonished
Adjective
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Parente isn’t the only attorney who was amazed the government’s Chevy Tahoe was allowed to leave the state.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Viewers on TikTok were amazed by the seller’s incredible housewarming gift in the viral video.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After surviving the massacre and making a recovery that surprised even her doctors, Sophia returned home in time to celebrate her upcoming 13th birthday, a family spokesperson told CNN.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Getting Better Every Day When asked about the Blue Jays’ strategy, Shapiro’s answer surprised students expecting to hear about championships first.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When the former fed asked him how the script was proceeding, he was met with stunned silence.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ashley was so stunned that she could be seen standing still for several seconds while trying to comprehend what was going on.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Steelers were shocked by Joe Flacco’s Bengals last week.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The original movie shocked audiences, and its low-budget aesthetic helped make the madness look even more grisly, macabre and real.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Like Porcile, a horrified warning.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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When Trowbridge announces that Rayburn was the architect of the HMS Courageous attack and doesn’t say a word about Roylin, everyone is rocked back on their heels in horrified surprise, except for Dennison.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whether a pup bolts after a squirrel, slips its collar, or runs off after being startled, those first few minutes can feel endless.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Who jumped, startled, when Rey laughed nervously.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Astonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonished. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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