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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
Connor says, reproducing his amazement.
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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Two years later — to my complete amazement — that idea has become a movement.
—Blake Crisses, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Like just the amazement of that sort of after every 30 minutes.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
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).
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Two years later — to my complete amazement — that idea has become a movement.
—Blake Crisses, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Like just the amazement of that sort of after every 30 minutes.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
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).
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for amazement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
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To the astonishment of many a Bobhead, Dylan’s guitarist Doug Lancio was replaced in Santa Barbara by Julian Lage, the youngish jazz star known for his work with Gary Burton and John Zorn.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Much to Bear’s astonishment, the wish comes true, but with unintended consequences as Nikki dangerously obsesses over him and resorts to deadly measures to prove her love for him.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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At one point, Humphrey said the shock and grief of it all became too much.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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In addition to its style, it’s also made with practical features like shock-absorbing cushioning and a durable, grippy outsole that can handle everyday wear.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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The consequences are admiration, trust and loyalty—earned, not commanded.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Lan traced his instinct toward stories rooted in place and personal memory to his admiration for Taiwan filmmaker Hou Hsiao-hsien.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Cape Verde surprises once again When the World Cup draw first came out, Sunday’s group stage game in Miami between two-time champion Uruguay and tournament debutant Cape Verde did not seem like a particularly compelling matchup.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Sensors give engineers more ways to see inside concrete, steel, soil and water, turning some surprise closures into repairs planned months earlier.—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 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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The android has a sunny outlook and a childlike wonder about the humans around her, with Ortega describing her as being on the complete opposite end of the spectrum from Wednesday Addams.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
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No wonder people are so eager to talk about it.—
Kyley Sitton,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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