1
as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
you'd be amazed at the destruction one small squirrel can cause inside a house
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as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
a visitor cannot help but be amazed by the size of the Great Pyramid
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your ability to remember names and faces amazes me
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Recent Examples of amazed
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
As the foursome sang and danced, the camera repeatedly cut to the audience, where everyone was up out of their seats and dancing — including the EGOT winner, who also sang along while looking amazed by the group’s talent.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
The 90-yard dash along the right sideline one play after Ruvalcaba’s interception amazed his teammates.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
After just one appointment, Miele was amazed by the progress and plans to continue treatment twice a week for the next five weeks.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
As the foursome sang and danced, the camera repeatedly cut to the audience, where everyone was up out of their seats and dancing — including the EGOT winner, who also sang along while looking amazed by the group’s talent.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Shares of Oracle surged 36% in yesterday’s session after the company’s cloud growth estimates amazed Wall Street.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
The 90-yard dash along the right sideline one play after Ruvalcaba’s interception amazed his teammates.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazed
Adjective
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The stunned silence after her answer kind of says it all.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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What has left me completely stunned is that Labubus are on sale, too—just not on Amazon.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Plainly, Miami was surprised by how Louisville came out, Cards coach Jeff Brohm one-up on Cristobal’s staff.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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But one woman's response to a fairly common interview question has surprised viewers on social media, leaving them in hysterics with her peculiar answer.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Under Kidman's Practical Magic 2 post, fans in the comments expressed excitement about the forthcoming sequel to the witchy cult classic — which was based on the 1995 Alice Hoffman novel of the same name — while others seemed astonished that filming for the movie has already finished.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, The Pitt only has two wins so far, but Shawn Hatosy wins most astonished speech.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, many of those watching Ray’s video were shocked at how long his daughter’s day at school was.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Then, when the movie came to Netflix in 2021 and there was an online resurgence, she was once again shocked to learn about the series' impact.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The press has been deluged with letters from horrified subscribers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The horrified screams of Franklin’s children were also caught on the 911 recording.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Who jumped, startled, when Rey laughed nervously.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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First baseman Michael Toglia covered his head, too, and was startled when the ball landed a few feet from him.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Abramovich looked appalled and said the club’s sporting director Frank Arnesen had told him Gomis was a top priority.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Alma refuses to stay for the ending, and Alfred is equally appalled.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The women, visitors from the countryside, seemed awed by everything.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Little Penn would be awed and humbled.—
Sophie Ansari,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Amazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazed. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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