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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Their watchful eyes and swift response can make all the difference in a water emergency.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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His Emmys keep a watchful eye from beside his TV.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Now, stepping in Kansas City is shifting to a younger crowd that is eager to learn how to do the dance and continue on the legacy.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Fadaka-Soetan was one of the eager Lil Yachty fans that followed people onto the field and managed to get close to the stage alongside her friend, Brent.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The maternity concierge serves as a liaison, guiding expectant parents through the multifaceted stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, alleviating anxiety and stress while assisting families in navigating the journey.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Fedorus recalled her initial concerns as a then-expectant parent in a personal essay for the CBC.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Listen to him bum-rush a workers’ union meeting and begin describing, with over-enthusiastic earnestness, how dogs get a raw deal.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Now, a couple of posts can result in an influx of enthusiastic participants for rookie organizers who lack the structure to host them.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 49ers’ system is big on anticipatory throws which require the quarterback to throw to a spot and trust the receiver to be there.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The morning of the show, the dressing room is ripe with anticipatory energy.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dembele’s remarkable two-footedness left observers agog.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The cast being agog about her celibacy will get old quickly.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
11 Nov. 2024
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“Agape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agape. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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