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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Kool Gatyen Pajock was in a South Sudan hospital while a physiotherapist wrapped bandages around the 18-month-old’s legs under the watchful eye of his grandmother, Nyayual Chuol.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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James played for the Miami Heat for four years under the watchful eye of Riley.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And eager to show his stuff to Team Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Martha Stewart hosted a luncheon at Joe’s Stone Crab, Italian celebrity butcher Dario Cecchini tossed slabs of beef into an eager dinner crowd, and Ray reprised her Burger Bash, where everything from Kool-Aid pickles to foie gras adorned smashed wagyu patties on potato buns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Advertisement Get comfortable with silence A moment of silence can feel like an eternity, especially when the mic is in your hands and a sea of expectant eyes are staring right at you.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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On weekends for more than five years, volunteers at the East Plano Islamic Center have braved wind, cold and, recently, heckling protesters to pass out boxes of food to a long line of expectant cars.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Blue Origin also weighed in, expressing enthusiastic support for the changes.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Hogue did agree that Democrats this cycle are more enthusiastic than normal.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Room counts are low, anticipatory service is high, and above all else, each is set in a remarkable location and designed in a way that highlights its surroundings.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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One aspect of the case that Keating finds curious is the Rose Bowl’s claim of anticipatory breach given that UCLA has not played a home game anywhere else for more than four decades.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In November, the world watched agog as Mamdani met Trump in the Oval Office.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
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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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“Agape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agape. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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