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
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
It has been viewed millions of times on social media, and has been written about, with mounting awe, by analysts in Washington, London and Tel Aviv.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 27 May 2026
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The nearby Wasserturm predates it by at least 100 years, having been built some time after 1262, likely under Berthold von Steinbrunn, abbot of Murbach, who had become ruler of the region and is believed to have undertaken the challenging project to awe his subjects and assert his power.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
It has been viewed millions of times on social media, and has been written about, with mounting awe, by analysts in Washington, London and Tel Aviv.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 27 May 2026
Verb
Remote and mysterious, Rapa Nui continues to awe visitors who wonder how its earliest navigators found this isolated corner of the Pacific.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The nearby Wasserturm predates it by at least 100 years, having been built some time after 1262, likely under Berthold von Steinbrunn, abbot of Murbach, who had become ruler of the region and is believed to have undertaken the challenging project to awe his subjects and assert his power.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
Noun
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Two years later — to my complete amazement — that idea has become a movement.—
Blake Crisses,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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To Nico’s amazement, the mysterious house where Gela lives with her faithful dog is actually full of secrets.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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What still amazes a man who has to be hard to impress is the Gunnison Tunnel.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The performance, supported by the Marc Dunworth Foundation for the Performing Arts, will include pulling a live rabbit out of a hat, levitating a volunteer and other tricks designed to amaze children and adults.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Shortly after the first official auction, Kaiser texted Keeney to express astonishment over the strong buzz.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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To her horrified astonishment, Miss Manners has received a number of letters reporting that guests are taking gross advantage of hospitality by cadging future meals.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Honorable Mentions Toverland, Netherlands One of the most innovative parks in the world for families, Toverland astounded me with its attention to detail.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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Dev’s capacity for overestimating the appeal of his ideas and projects continues to astound me.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Probably a mixture of disgust for the resource mining and admiration for the use of collective action.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Dutch lawmakers had urged the government to bar the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, citing his past remarks and expressions of admiration for Nazism and Adolf Hitler.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The time is now to climb out of our depression and dismay and look to each other for support and civic engagement.—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2026
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Prominent members of the surrogacy industry have likewise expressed their shock and dismay at the situation.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Find wonderment in sharing a sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park or sunset from Olmstead Point in Yosemite National Park.—
Bing Pan,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Taxpayers were rightfully appalled.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Which is why advocates are appalled.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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