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 That moment, consummated with five minutes left in SJCC’s 41-21 loss to College of the Redwoods, was the culmination of weeks of media hype, expectation and shock and amazement from those across the country who became aware of Buzzard’s story. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026 Dos Santos stared toward the clock in amazement after finishing the 400-meter hurdles Thursday night at the Diamond League meet in Zurich. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Sitting in a swivel chair in a hotel conference room, Victor Peng stares out the window at the Chicago River with a look of amazement. — Tal Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 To my amazement, within a few weeks, Elizabeth had gotten into the habit of asking nicely instead of nagging. — Debby Waldman, Parents, 3 Aug. 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
  • Its laughs are more often born out of astonishment than intentional comic craft.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Or someone sees the light on in Rita’s room and their eyes meet for a second, from a distance, observing one another with astonishment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of astonishment
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  • In the 1994 midterms, when Bill Clinton’s presidency was bludgeoned half to death by the Newt Gingrich revolution, The New Yorker’s Michael Kelly described the punch-drunk shock inside the White House.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Europe, a net energy importer, is vulnerable to external energy shocks and has seen prices rise steadily since the start of the Iran war.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of shock
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  • The actress, who had flown 15 hours from attending the repeat Chanel cruise show in Australia for the occasion, spoke of her admiration for the Canadian filmmaker.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But this daffy mix of buddy comedy and conspiracy thriller benefits from his facility with dialogue that’s just south of screwball, as well as the mutual admiration society between McDonagh and actors.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of admiration
Noun
  • Although the Cabinet members’ wins add to a growing GOP tradition in Florida — a Democrat hasn’t won statewide in the Sunshine State since 2018 — Democrats on Tuesday won surprise victories in congress and the state legislature.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Neither side has budged following Tusk’s surprise raid on the Constitutional Tribunal, through which his government ushered out the court’s president and vice president before installing ideologically sympathetic replacements.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of surprise
Noun
  • Be present, find beauty everywhere and stay curious, with wonderment.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The experience hooked the former Texas standout immediately, and the wonderment only grew from there.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonderment
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  • And ultimately, Glover believes the greatest wonder isn't the moon, the stars, or even the incredible complexity of nature.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The geological wonder combines pinks, oranges and reds to create its own natural artwork.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of wonder

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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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