as in amazements
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual
the suddenness of the thunderstorm left the picnickers in a state of astonishment
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Recent Examples of astonishments
The Oscars, airing March 2 on ABC and streaming live on Hulu, will offer up kudos for some of these astonishments.
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Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonishments
shocks
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Vietnam imports much of its oil, gas, and other refined fuel products, which leaves the Southeast Asian country exposed to energy shocks.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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On the plus side, the survey shows Warsh taking the helm of an economy that has been resilient to recent shocks and expected to remain that way.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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“Astonishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishments. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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