as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
was in awe of the sinewy Olympic runners
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Recent Examples of awe
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
In just one week, a spectacular display of orbital mechanics will be visible to billions of people across the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, as Earth's shadow sweeps across the lunar disk, triggering the onset of an awe-inspiring 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2025
Your own toddler, awed by the sparkling Christmas decorations and piles of presents under the tree, may also relate.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The raw emotion in Wier’s voice — disbelief, excitement, awe — is what has kept more than a million viewers watching.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
In just one week, a spectacular display of orbital mechanics will be visible to billions of people across the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, as Earth's shadow sweeps across the lunar disk, triggering the onset of an awe-inspiring 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
The film is clearly awed by Ann Lee’s vision, but — in a way almost completely unique to a modern rendering of a religious figure — refuses to pass any moral judgment whatsoever about her credo.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2025
Your own toddler, awed by the sparkling Christmas decorations and piles of presents under the tree, may also relate.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
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Vokietaitis even managed to draw a foul call on the opening tip, much to the amazement of Miller and his team.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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To my amazement, up shot Leo’s hand.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Melissa's rapid intensification and high winds and atypical hurricane behavior amazed even some of the more experienced scientists who study tropical cyclones, thanks in part to its journey over some exceptionally warm waters in the Caribbean.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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But Manso consistently pulls rebounds away from taller players, scores inside and makes plays that amaze his teammates.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Williams played to an adoring crowd at Austin's Westwood Country Club in two matches at the ATX Open this past week and left players and fans alike in astonishment at her ability to still bang with some of the best young players in the game.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Entomologist Dmitry Telnov, who participated in the expedition, expressed particular astonishment at the find.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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The film features numerous long-winded monologues, including one delivered by Tracy that astounded Shatner on set.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Don’t let Paffuto’s casual counter service mislead you; their inventive spins on Italian classics will astound and delight.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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And in Beyond the Pale, Nicholas writes of himself at sixteen, wrestling with both his rebellion with and admiration for his father.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey has admiration for Orange Lutheran soccer.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After Nexstar Media Group announced layoffs at KTLA-TV this week, some viewers have expressed shock and dismay over losing several longtime local broadcast journalists at the station.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Those speaking included several parents of students and graduates of the district who voiced their frustration and dismay after learning about the conversation.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The American people this morning, George, are scratching their heads in wonderment and in fear of what the president has proposed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The murder appalled the city, and Musa’s family demanded justice.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Some Lakes residents are appalled by her solicitation.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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