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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
it was rather amazing that the store let me return the sweater after I'd worn and even washed it
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the amazing feats of the circus acrobats simply enthralled the audience
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your ability to remember names and faces amazes me
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Recent Examples of amazing
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Creating a black hole in a lab would be an amazing opportunity to learn more about how the universe works.
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Stephen Dikerby,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
With Batula and Wilson gone, the fate of Summer House’s next amazing summer is TBD.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Creating a black hole in a lab would be an amazing opportunity to learn more about how the universe works.
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Stephen Dikerby,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Verb
In one camp Gao Sheng breaks a cultural norm by helping her father and uncles with a big project, amazing her relatives with her physical and mental strength.
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Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazing
Adjective
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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In many ways, the strong turnout for the World Cup isn't all that surprising.
Adjective
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The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
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Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
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Margaret deploys this power to find Daniel and to free him from Noah and the WARDEX minions—essentially, by stunning them emotionally.
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The practical effect, according to Fred Vogler, who has been the Bowl’s principal sound designer since 2003, is startling.
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Oddly drawn to disconnect, horror fans crave novel experiences that feel both startling and strangely familiar.
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Their defensive commitment was astonishing, compact and aggressive in a 5-4-1 shape throughout, limiting the overwhelming tournament favourites to pot-shots for over an hour.
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Laptop Deal The HP OmniBook 3 redefines long-haul productivity by delivering an astonishing 32 hours and 15 minutes of operating on a single charge.
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The payments were introduced following a 2024 assassination attempt on Fico, who was shot and gravely wounded after a government meeting, shocking the small country and reverberating across Europe.
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Cape Verde, the ultimate underdog, went toe-to-toe with a primary contender, shocking the soccer world with a 0-0 draw against Spain.
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In the 29th minute, Argentina sent a pass toward the net, and Messi beat the defense with an incredible first step.
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Cape Verde came astonishingly close to taking defending champions Argentina all the way to penalties, eventually falling to a 3-2 extra-time defeat despite an incredible goal from full-back Sidny Lopes Cabral.
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The World Cup provided a second miraculous moment on Monday night.
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Three children were among those pulled to safety in a miraculous rescue that aired on state television.
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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