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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
Yes, YouTube has become the de facto home for it, but TV channels are now buyers, as are platforms like SiriusXM and, much to the amazement of some, Netflix too (hello, Brian Williams).
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Much to my amazement, I got hired to do a new play and got a couple of small roles on some sitcoms.
—Martha L. Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
There were whoops and cheers and what appeared to be grins of amazement at the King’s cheek.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Karlsson joined Muse and Crosby in his amazement after being sent off despite little to do with the melee.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Much to my amazement, I got hired to do a new play and got a couple of small roles on some sitcoms.
—Martha L. Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
There were whoops and cheers and what appeared to be grins of amazement at the King’s cheek.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Karlsson joined Muse and Crosby in his amazement after being sent off despite little to do with the melee.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
Noun
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That’s why teammates stood in astonishment, except for one.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Shortly after the first official auction, Kaiser texted Keeney to express astonishment over the strong buzz.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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No Platner supporter, however, can feel certain that the shocks have ceased.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Chloe Demrovsky, a professor at New York University, member of the Coalition for an Insurable Future and former FEMA National Advisory Council member, said most Americans cannot absorb a financial shock of more than $1,000, making insurance a critical safety net.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Cook, the administration official, spoke of his admiration for Russian culture at a forum event showing Russian and American films.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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But in its milder versions, the bond with an author leads from admiration of the author’s style to curiosity about their life.—
Walt Hunter,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Both the performances and the awards themselves at the 79th Tony Awards were especially memorable, with surprise winners popping up left and right.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Health authorities believe the outbreak, which took the eastern region of Congo by surprise after spreading silently for weeks without detection, started in the bustling mining area of Mongbwalu in Ituri province.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Find wonderment in sharing a sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park or sunset from Olmstead Point in Yosemite National Park.—
Bing Pan,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last summer, Amy Gleason became a true believer in the wonders of artificial intelligence.—
Elizabeth Dwoskin,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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Little wonder, then, that so many candidates see an opening.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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