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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
Vokietaitis even managed to draw a foul call on the opening tip, much to the amazement of Miller and his team.
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
To my amazement, up shot Leo’s hand.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
So when the Post relaunched Book World in 2022, readers and writers reacted with the same mixture of amazement and trepidation inspired by the dinosaurs at Jurassic Park.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
To Suzuki’s amazement, Yamagami’s single violent act began to achieve what decades of his own muckraking had not.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
To my amazement, up shot Leo’s hand.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
So when the Post relaunched Book World in 2022, readers and writers reacted with the same mixture of amazement and trepidation inspired by the dinosaurs at Jurassic Park.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
To Suzuki’s amazement, Yamagami’s single violent act began to achieve what decades of his own muckraking had not.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
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Lane Hunter vented his astonishment on TikTok that AC might not be turned on in his apartment building until early or mid-May.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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Olivia Miles makes the types of nifty passes that can leave fans gasping in astonishment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Anybody who embarks on a study of plagiarism hoping for bright lines is in for a foggy shock.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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No single policy will likely work to blunt the economic shocks from the war across the bloc's myriad markets from Romania to Ireland.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The finale stretched out over two hours, and by the time Canada, Shires, and Jason Boland, respectively, stepped into the spotlight to cap the night, the love and admiration for Snider had been laid bare.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2026
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While baking with whole grains remains Jullapat’s guiding principle, this book is dedicated to her admiration of those who, well, bake in the morning.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Smith, who turned 55 this past Thursday and received a surprise mariachi serenade from his staff midweek, gave his man-of-the-match nod not to a goal scorer, but to captain Ashley Westwood.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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So, to come in over 50% in a nine-way race with a couple of competitors, or as strong as a couple of them were, was really a surprise to us.—
March 22,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The artist hopes the unexpected aural immersion, this amble through an audio garden, will be calming and reflective, revealing hidden details of the neighborhood as well as a sense of wonderment — an intriguing rather than stressful walk to the station.—
Anne Tschida,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Visit Lake Tahoe shares the wonder of this iconic alpine lake with the world and works passionately to preserve its grandeur and good times for endless generations.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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But what could have been a one-hit-wonder sparked a new generation of projects, driven by Belgian producers from both sides of the country.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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