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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
To our collective amazement, the RGB LEDs were able to create wholly recognizable color images.
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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
Jersey-wearing bros shoved one another in amazement or excitement.
—Brody Miller, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
For me, our Waymo ride was part amazement, part entertainment, and part of a glimpse into the future.
—Rochelle Eastman, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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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
Jersey-wearing bros shoved one another in amazement or excitement.
—Brody Miller, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
For me, our Waymo ride was part amazement, part entertainment, and part of a glimpse into the future.
—Rochelle Eastman, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
Noun
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This article aims to challenge this prevailing sense of astonishment.—
David Chauvet,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
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The accidental inclusion of The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal chat detailing where bombs were going to fall in Yemen has managed to elicit bipartisan astonishment and criticism.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Within three minutes, with Inter having taken a shock early lead, Yamal began attempting to prise their defence apart.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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After hitting a high not seen since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the gauge quickly settled back to less elevated levels – unlike previous shocks where the gauge remained elevated for months.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Her admiration for the next generation of women came to the fore recently, when Crow performed at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for an all-star network special celebrating Ringo Starr’s new country album.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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This pick doesn’t feel like a home run, despite the internet draft community’s admiration.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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Maroon has always been a fan favorite, so the loud reaction Sunday was no surprise, especially when Maroon grabbed his beer and chugged it.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The moon meeting Uranus can bring some surprise news out of the blue.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Abi is a special-needs child, and McConnell wanted to capture her wonderment at the world in a song.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jon, meanwhile, holes up in his squalid quarters surrounded by takeout containers and dirty clothes while hooked onto a cheap-looking VR game that hardly inspires the wonderment in us it’s supposed to in him.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Guests are guided through the night sky’s wonders using an 11-inch computerized telescope.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Documentary film and art has always touched me deeply – especially for its power of imagination and its capacity for reflection and wonder.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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