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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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
Observers watched in amazement as the aircraft performed a roll, with the centenarian veteran and his pilot briefly flying upside down, waving from high in the sky.
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Eric Noll, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
Cole Brown, creator and executive producer of the series, acknowledged Dupri before the screening began, and expressed amazement over the fact that a conversation first had in the producer’s studio had given way to the documentary.
—Jewel Wicker, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
Speaking for myself, there have been many hours of stunned amazement.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
The Gartlands share amazement that LaPorte Little Theatre is a volunteer organization that has existed with success for a century through two world wars and the Great Depression.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
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Eric Noll, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
Cole Brown, creator and executive producer of the series, acknowledged Dupri before the screening began, and expressed amazement over the fact that a conversation first had in the producer’s studio had given way to the documentary.
—Jewel Wicker, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
Speaking for myself, there have been many hours of stunned amazement.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
The Gartlands share amazement that LaPorte Little Theatre is a volunteer organization that has existed with success for a century through two world wars and the Great Depression.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
Noun
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Dershowitz during the impeachment trial offered an expansive defense of presidential power that provoked astonishment among Democrats.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Despite its tattered state, the sofa's unique silhouette and designer pedigree drew astonishment on Reddit.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite the shock loss, Milei has vowed no changes to his divisive agenda, which has reshaped Argentina’s economy, slashing inflation while boosting growth.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mutual admiration during their talk was palpable.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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My admiration and respect will never vanish.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The president made a surprise on-field cameo at Chelsea FC’s win at the World Cup Final in New Jersey in July.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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To my surprise, the burger was quite good; a gooey mesh of meat and cheese became one flesh.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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My love Bobby looked at life as an adventure taking me by the hand leading me through a world of wonderment from music to poetry and painting.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 Aug. 2025
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Like the nursery pictured, a room with this design can easily flow with the rest of the home while also leaning into colors and patterns to foster a sense of childlike wonderment.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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However, Gabriel also gets to experience the wonders of being mortal, like eating burgers and chicken tenders for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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