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as in astonishment
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
Israelites watched in amazement as the Red Sea parted so that they could cross on dry land
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as in shock
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual
imagine Dorothy's amazement when she discovered that the Wizard of Oz was just an ordinary man
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Recent Examples of amazement
The total effect is one of amazement and awe, of beauty and calm, transporting us away from our present world and all its conflicts.
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Then, to my utter amazement, four geese tumbled one by one out of the line-stone dead, not even a kicker.
—Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
Within three weeks, to Akasha’s amazement, Shimshai was up to 40 orders a day.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
This spectacle of breezy contempt regarding questions of process and policy was humiliating, for sure, but hardly an amazement.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Then, to my utter amazement, four geese tumbled one by one out of the line-stone dead, not even a kicker.
—Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
Within three weeks, to Akasha’s amazement, Shimshai was up to 40 orders a day.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
This spectacle of breezy contempt regarding questions of process and policy was humiliating, for sure, but hardly an amazement.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
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Jude Bellingham trotted over in his flip-flops in astonishment to congratulate Courtois before the two embraced, but no one was more pleased to see his goalkeeper come to the rescue than Alonso, who was asked what was going through his mind as Sabitzer’s effort headed towards goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Johansson even joked in her musical monologue that castmember Sarah Sherman was leaving, to Sherman's mock astonishment.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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With no traditional risk factors and a dentist who initially dismissed her concerns, the news came as a shock.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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This good news probably comes as a shock to the average American consumer, and certainly to the average Democrat, who earlier this year thought Trump would usher in America’s Dark Ages.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Just over a month ago, Trump and Elon Musk were exchanging mutual admiration.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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On July 22, the sun will enter vivacious Leo, turning up the drama and cinematic flair, where the desire for attention and admiration skyrockets.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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However, when Dawkins walked into the Longhorns’ gym at 7:15 a.m., well in advance of the team’s early morning practice time, Johnson caught Dawkins by surprise.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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News accounts indicated that campers at Camp Mystic — where 27 campers and counselors were killed by floodwaters — were caught by such surprise that the girls needing rescue, some as young as 7 and 8, were found in their pajamas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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The setting for the show is the beauteous grounds of the Palace of Fine Arts, which has been tricked out to accommodate all sorts of interactive and balloon-based wonderment.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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During his latest mission, his third long-duration on the International Space Station, Pettit brought his brand of wonderment to the assignment.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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The combination of mechanics and electronics to extract every nuance from the grooves of a vinyl pressing is a wonder of engineering and enjoying a renaissance in the age of digital music.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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These woven wonders are sure to spark a little joy in your accessories closet—with just the right dose of seasonal cheer.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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