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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
Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
These styles are ideal for someone looking to simplify their routine and look amazing without the struggle.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
More amazing is that the display itself is fantastic.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
These styles are ideal for someone looking to simplify their routine and look amazing without the struggle.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 Mar. 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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Still just a simulation And the results were surprising.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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He was known for personally digging into the details of bureau investigations, even on minor cases, and surprising agents who suddenly found themselves on the phone with him.—
Julia Kimani-Burnham,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even a spontaneous side order of roasted carrots with pomegranate yogurt is haunting me, in a wonderful way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jim has a wonderful history with Cannes.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Developed by Laerdal Medical, the high-fidelity mannequin was designed to recreate real childbirth conditions with startling realism.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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During his time as chair, Powell has faced a global pandemic that rippled through supply chains for years, a startling war in Ukraine that caused an energy shock, a battery of tariffs, and now this war in Iran, which the IEA has warned threatens to cause the worst energy crisis in history.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kate Hawley won the Oscar for Best Costume Design for her astonishing fantasy-period costumes, while Cliona Furey was part of the team that won the prize for Best Makeup & Hairstyling.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Mar. 2026
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McAdams remembered both Catherine O’Hara and Diane Keaton; Streisand gave an astonishing eulogy to her co-star and friend Robert Redford.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Siena was in the driver’s seat to join that rare group, shocking Duke with a 43-32 lead at halftime.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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But Mark isn’t taking any more chances with the Sequids, and kills their leader, shocking his fellow heroes.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Still with a chance to win the game, UF point guard Xavian Lee took the ensuring inbounds pass the length of the court and dribbled behind the basket, but the Hawkeyes deflected his pass attempt to Haugh in the lane to secure the stunning upset.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Today, the Dolomites are a UNESCO heritage site and their beauty attracts celebrities and huge numbers of other tourists — many lured by images shared on social media of the turquoise Alpine lakes and stunning peaks.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That surprise of illumination, that miraculous, orbiting satellite in the dark, bellowing night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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But are those seemingly miraculous results on your feed actually legit?—
Fiona Ward,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But there is something so wonderful about being fifty and having your own job and having been through so many disappointments that a situation like this is filtered through different experiences and people—the narrator’s discernment has an incredible clarity.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Just an incredible environment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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