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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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
The reception has been amazing to both albums.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
Here’s what was interesting working with these amazing filmmakers in Israel.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
The Springfield food court is amazing.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Kate Spade Serena Saffiano Leather Flap Chain Wallet Usually, the best place to find amazing deals on Kate Spade bags is the brand’s very own Outlet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
The reception has been amazing to both albums.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
Here’s what was interesting working with these amazing filmmakers in Israel.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
The Springfield food court is amazing.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazing
Adjective
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There’s a surprising shortage of teams with truly high-end blue lines.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Data shows a surprising and significant drop in book challenges from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 term after years of increases in bans among classrooms and libraries.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Skor bars are a nonnegotiable addition; the cookies have the perfect toffee-to-chocolate ratio and wonderful texture.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Today’s tech news follows; have a wonderful weekend.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Despite an innate gift for melodic beauty and a bedraggled voice that would rouse itself to startling intensity, he was often derailed by substance abuse issues and a deluge of releases that were clearly in need of an editor or A&R executive to prune.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps more startling was the suggestion that India will never find another star who shines as brightly as Shah Rukh Khan.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For those with different color preferences, the collection is also available (and on sale) in stunning blue and green shades as well.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Rick Owens was absolutely stunning, an emotional moment mixing music, staging, location…all the ingredients to highlight a strong and powerful collection.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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More than a third of Americans don’t even read the news, and an astonishing number of people from both parties report actual hatred for one another—including 23 percent in 2023 who favored violence should the opposing party win the next election.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The hybrid setup produces an astonishing 1,800 hp.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After shocking the college football world last season with an upset win over Alabama, Vanderbilt Commodores star quarterback Diego Pavia will look to replicate this magic in their latest matchup with the Crimson Tide on Saturday.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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The legacy trade preference program lapsed Tuesday without a renewal from Congress, shocking some and disappointing many, including lawmakers, importers and the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) exporters and heads of state who have been lobbying with mounting fervor for an extension.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Twenty years later, Jim Montgomery, goalkeeper for Second Division underdogs Sunderland, would pull off an incredible double save to deny Leeds United in an upset so huge rival fans became even more desperate to see their own heroes do similar at the 100,000-capacity national stadium.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This is a big-screen beast with incredible internals that rival those of desktops in the same price range, including a massive 64GB of LPDDR5 RAM, an ultra-powerful RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Inter reaching two Champions League finals in the past three seasons is nothing short of miraculous — particularly given the club got repossessed by the investment firm Oaktree just over a year ago.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a miraculous turn of events, one of Whitefield’s closest friends and greatest promoters becomes none other than Benjamin Franklin.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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