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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Still, said Buckberg, the series of back-to-back shocks over the past five years could make this moment different, leaving drivers more sensitive to swings at the pump — and more frustrated by the volatility.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fossil fuel shocks have historically strengthened the case for alternative energy sources, and green hydrogen could again benefit from higher fossil fuel prices — at least temporarily.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Astonishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishments. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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