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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
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Cochran and Devens are just amazing narrators.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
There are a million things that go into being a great quarterback, but having an amazing understanding of the dynamics of throwing and catching a ball is at the foundation of so many of them.
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Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Cochran and Devens are just amazing narrators.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 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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This surprising mix of cripsy prosciutto, Parmesan wafers, figs, and nuts will be a hit at your next party.
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Within these nearly three dozen documents are a bunch of curious, surprising, and illuminating things about this year’s Emmy hopefuls.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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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 swelling was significant, the bruising startling and the healing process appeared long and painful.
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Thursday’s cacophony of startling videos – with Ukrainian drones arriving in waves over the flames to follow up on strike after strike – marks a global moment of clarity, in which the Kremlin is truly struggling.
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The adjacent riverfront area has seen astonishing growth and improvements, with a two-mile-long stretch of pedestrian paths, parks and other green space, and an event pavilion.
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According to a comprehensive reporting analysis published by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, an astonishing 79% of public companies actually increased their page counts after the rule went into effect, and 64% increased the total number of individual risk factors disclosed.
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Ladeira uses a mister to spray the plate with housemade rose vinegar to give a whiff of funky brightness without shocking the palate.
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This sweeping novel opens in nineteen-sixties Calcutta, when a three-year-old girl demands to eat fish, shocking her family of Jains.
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The South American squad secured the $350,000 prize and trophy after an incredible lower bracket run, overcoming an early playoff loss to Paper Rex.
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Instead, Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made an incredible 15 saves and Ecuador walked away with a humbling result against an opponent it was heavily favored to beat.
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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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Instead, Marsh’s bomb opened the flood gates for the Phillies to score eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to absolutely stun the Nationals and its home crowd in a miraculous 14-9 victory on Tuesday night.
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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