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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
Alex Gonzalez, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
The 6-3, 241-pounder has tremendous athleticism and can run past and through defenders with his amazing speed.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Getting back with Kenny Beats has been amazing.
—Alex Gonzalez, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
The 6-3, 241-pounder has tremendous athleticism and can run past and through defenders with his amazing speed.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 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.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazing
Adjective
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While Survivor has plenty of surprising rules for contestants, socks are a small creature comfort that’s allowed.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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This charming town on Lake Michigan has emerged as a surprising luxury hotspot, with 53 percent of listings now surpassing $1 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s been wonderful over the five generations.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bringing it back to America is wonderful.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This choice makes those images that do stand in for Sasha’s line of sight all the more startling and forceful.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those startling stats mark a stunning reversal from the post-pandemic boom.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The large language model revolution produced something genuinely astonishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Why book Olive and citrus-topped mountains, cliffs folding into ruddy-brown valleys, white sands and the teal Aegean Sea; western Crete’s scenery is astonishing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However unlikely, here are four keys to the Kings shocking the world to advance for the first time since 2014.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Leo had particularly choice words after Trump threatened last week to destroy Iran in terms shocking even to many of his own supporters.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lightning, a running robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished the 21-kilometer run in Beijing in a stunning 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by more than six minutes.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Families can build sand castles, fly kites, or climb to the top of the dunes for a stunning sunset show, while thrill-seekers can go sand-boarding or hang gliding (permits from and/or registration with the park office are required).—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sightings, while very much real, are still miraculous.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Penny had the miraculous fortune to be matched with Commander Judd, who is only two or three times her age.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In my opinion, Eddie should have been nominated for his incredible comic achievement in The Nutty Professor remake, though comedy is rarely recognized by Academy voters, as with Jerry Lewis’ different kind of brilliance in the original movie.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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While the outlet always has incredible finds, the deals are especially noteworthy right now, with savings up to 73 percent.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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