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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There have also been shocks provided by debutants Cape Verde and Curacao, despite fears the expansion of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 would dilute the quality.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Recent energy shocks have made these dynamics more visible.—
Sebastian Buckup,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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“Astonishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishments. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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