amazement

noun

ə-ˈmāz-mənt How to pronounce amazement (audio)
Definition of amazementnext
1
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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2
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 Captain America — also appears in the trailer’s final moments, much to Thor’s amazement. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Çayoğlu mentions his amazement at meeting fans in Italy and Argentina, representations of their work crossing borders. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 7 July 2026 The two, alongside friend Cameron Munro, were among the thousands of Scottish supporters who descended on Fenway Park earlier this week, to the amazement and delight of many Red Sox fans. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026 Even his core interest in creatures, so often a well of amazement and positivity, couldn’t pull him up. — Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amazement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
  1. astonishment
  2. shock
  3. admiration
  4. surprise
  5. wonderment
  6. wonder
Noun
  • Then, as the sparks fly behind him and the crowd screams in astonishment, the throat-busting roar of triumph.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Platts look on with astonishment when their idyllic 1970s neighborhood appears to be transported way back in time.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
Definition of astonishment
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  • The average price of a gallon of diesel has soared 55% since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February set off a historic oil shock, AAA data showed.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Early warning of shocks to the food system—such as extreme weather, supply disruptions, economic turbulence—buys critical time for preparation and response.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of shock
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  • There’s also a substantial Spanish-language component to the anniversary set, reflecting Beyoncé’s longstanding admiration for Latin music and the artists and cultures that have shaped it.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Mostly, the 29-year-old veteran and 21-year-old rookie are forming one heck of a mutual admiration society.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of admiration
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  • And then on Sunday, next to Granada’s imposing Alhambra fortress, Kuss — providing there are no nasty surprises — will complete his third Grand Tour in a row.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • To the surprise of some observers, including your humble correspondent, Arianespace has proven to be a more reliable launch partner to Amazon than the other two providers who inked deals with Amazon in 2022, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of surprise
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  • The experience hooked the former Texas standout immediately, and the wonderment only grew from there.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Even in the nineteenth century, before the neuronic machinery of the retina was fully understood, biologists approached the eye with wonderment.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderment
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  • Grounded in tragedy and yet evoking a consistent sense of wonder, the lady of the house looks less like a mirror for her husband than a magnifying glass held over his genius and grotesquerie.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But most of all, wonder feels scarce because contemporary life has depleted the value of the moment.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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