as in to surprise
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your ability to remember names and faces amazes me
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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 amaze
ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
In 2024 one woman amazed the internet with the results after she was warned not to paint her house white, only for the results to shock people who were against it at first.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Some also left amazed that the deadliest day on Tahoe in recent memory was not even deadlier — and took it as a reminder of boating precautions, as visitors descend for Fourth of July weekend at the Sierra vacation destination.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
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Verb
What struck me most—and what still amazes me today—was its incredible audio design, creating water sounds that seemed impossible for 8-bit hardware.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
In 2024 one woman amazed the internet with the results after she was warned not to paint her house white, only for the results to shock people who were against it at first.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Adjective
The New York Times was again amazed at the floral decorations.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Some also left amazed that the deadliest day on Tahoe in recent memory was not even deadlier — and took it as a reminder of boating precautions, as visitors descend for Fourth of July weekend at the Sierra vacation destination.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amaze
Adjective
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Attendees in East London were likely astonished to see their monarch at the festival, much like how Austinites would be starstruck by a glimpse of Matthew McConaughey.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In what seems like a parody of a ritual that exists mostly in the imagination of cartoonists, the proposal requires the gentleman to be on his knees offering an astonished lady a box containing a ring.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Starting Jets center Joe Tippmann was one of those surprised people, but Glenn called Tippmann shortly after the deal was made to explain his thinking.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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Based on the findings, don’t be surprised if there are more lessons to be learned from the tragedy.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Adam Sandler, who also starred in and produced the film, is seen first looking shocked at the scene unfolding before him, before laughing along with the rest of the crew.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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This week, Barkley had a chance to discuss one of his young teammates, Cooper DeJean, who was shocked to crack the NFL's Top 100 list after just one year in the league.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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When Burrell wasn’t tapped to join the show’s 28th season in January — after playing a central role in the first 27 — viewers were appalled and even Burrell was baffled.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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There was an appalled silence broken at last by Wells.—
Robeson Bailey,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
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An hour later, Jess stood atop a cement terrace, awed by the sea of chatter, laughter and shouts that swamped the plaza.—
Bennet Goldstein,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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In Wakanda Forever, Riri was a breath of fresh air, playing the awed but capable tourist in a grieving, technologically advanced nation.—
Stacia Brown,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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“Amaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amaze. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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