astonishments

noun

plural of astonishment
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. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
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shocks
Noun
  • Even diversified supply cannot shield countries from large shocks in global markets, as the American experience with soaring fuel prices shows.
    — Laurence Tubiana, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In an era of recurring shocks, the economies that prepare before the next disruption will be best placed not just to endure it, but to emerge stronger.
    — Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Astonishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishments. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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