as in watchful
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
at the sound of the sleigh bells the children were all agape, waiting for Santa to appear
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Recent Examples of agape
The first time my son and I drove through Pigeon Forge, our mouths were agape.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
The 15-strong panel’s mouths were still agape as Quentin took his leave, followed by Clark and Schuler.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Visitors will find themselves with jaws agape at the striking jagged mountain peaks, looming glaciers, and slick icebergs, all set to the backdrop of moody, misty weather—this is a photographer’s dream adventure.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
In that light, Superman might not have it so bad after all, with Luthor’s questing jealousy, not to mention the agape disbelief of a cynical humanity, always there to establish the stakes.
—Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
The 15-strong panel’s mouths were still agape as Quentin took his leave, followed by Clark and Schuler.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Visitors will find themselves with jaws agape at the striking jagged mountain peaks, looming glaciers, and slick icebergs, all set to the backdrop of moody, misty weather—this is a photographer’s dream adventure.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
In that light, Superman might not have it so bad after all, with Luthor’s questing jealousy, not to mention the agape disbelief of a cynical humanity, always there to establish the stakes.
—Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agape
Adjective
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Browning butter is simple to do but requires a watchful eye and keen senses.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Otherwise, keep a watchful eye on these under the broiler.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The 23-year-old Shou, a lifelong Fremont resident, won out over hundreds of others eager to play 17-year-old Joe, a troubled San Gabriel Valley area high school student with schizophrenia whose distraught mom Irene (Liu, in a transformative performance) is dying of cancer.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hosted by Variety’s Angelique Jackson and Marc Malkin, the pre-show will deliver exclusive access, must-see interviews and real-time coverage from the first spot on the carpet, serving as the ultimate destination for fans eager to experience the night unfold.—
William Earl,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Doulas advise and assist expectant parents on everything from pregnancy aches and pains to the birth itself.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
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In another post, the expectant mom shared some behind-the-scenes footage from her maternity shoot.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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View gallery - 9 images Designed as a permanent home for a couple of enthusiastic travelers, the Bespoke Base doesn't compromise on comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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McNally’s enthusiastic endorsement of Altadena and its agrarian and esthetic charms led wealthy families from the Midwest and East to [build] their winter homes in Altadena.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But anticipatory stress is just one of the possible reasons behind these perpetual feelings of sadness during the holidays.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
18 Dec. 2025
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Didion’s book illuminated anticipatory grief and gave me language for my experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Fans were agog at the audacity of their matching leather Chrome Hearts looks, done up in Ping-Pong ball orange, and that’s exactly the point.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Dec. 2025
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Dembele’s remarkable two-footedness left observers agog.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Agape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agape. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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