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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.
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Blake Crisses,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
Like just the amazement of that sort of after every 30 minutes.
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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).
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for amazement
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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The tournament brought more than a million visitors into the country, and a striking number of them have spent the trip documenting their astonishment at things Americans stopped seeing years ago.
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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.
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Cold water shock impairs breathing and can overwhelm even strong swimmers within seconds.
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Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared today a national holiday after the country’s soccer team reached the knockout phase of the World Cup with a shock 2-1 win over Germany.
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That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock.
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What hasn’t changed, though, is Bedford’s incredible proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, its admiration of history, or its walkability.
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The race to replace Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, who announced her retirement earlier this month, led to a surprise entry by a candidate with a familiar name.
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July 3 could bring shocks or surprises; just beware of being too risky or impulsive.
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And with the World Cup now running through July 19, these emotions of wonderment won’t go anywhere anytime soon.
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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.
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This avoidance tactic can explain the modern mismatch between sounds and spelling in wolf, wood and wonder.
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No wonder Yard Act realized music is the lifeline that just might pull us back out of the muck.
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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