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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
This guide grounds me in the natural world, celebrates my unique place and point of view within it and invites me to share my wonder and amazement with others.
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
To no one’s amazement, Shohei Ohtani homered triumphantly in the Tokyo Series.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
To our collective amazement, the RGB LEDs were able to create wholly recognizable color images.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025
Nonetheless, the smoke continued to spread and to her amazement, Echo went to the refrigerator and got a bottle of water.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
To no one’s amazement, Shohei Ohtani homered triumphantly in the Tokyo Series.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
To our collective amazement, the RGB LEDs were able to create wholly recognizable color images.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025
Nonetheless, the smoke continued to spread and to her amazement, Echo went to the refrigerator and got a bottle of water.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amazement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
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Among those who watched in astonishment at the fundraiser were New Hampshire Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and California U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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To Jin’s astonishment, the sphere darted through the inner courtyard around to the entranceway and then directly out the main gate.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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The woman, who according to the news outlet was five months pregnant, was treated for shock, while her partner’s face was covered in blood.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Saudi Press Agency | Via Reuters The toppling of the Assad regime during a shock offensive by anti-Assad militia groups in December last year stunned the global community and brought about the prospect of a new beginning for the devastated country.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Gifford expressed her admiration for Cody, who spearheaded a remodel of his family home.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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Port selection is also a strong point, with the addition of a Thunderbolt 4 port a surprise on a budget machine.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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That’s a mild surprise considering John Cena will face R-Truth on the same card.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
22 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 point is to preserve the sense of wonderment that children have.—
Farah Nayeri,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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The parallels with the film inspired both of us to embrace the present with more wonder and gratitude and look to the future not only with a stronger father-daughter bond, but with more hope and adventure about what else is out there.—
Melody Chiu,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Moviegoing, even with all the recent industry challenges, remains an unrivaled magical experience that sparks imagination, creates wonder, and fulfills our human need for social connections.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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