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
Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
Such awe asks for the superhuman from singers, especially in this ensemble from their ravishing high notes.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
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
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Noun
The album is colored 10 shades of black with the occasional shock of white, but majesty, anger, fear, and a sort of awe surface again and again.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
Such awe asks for the superhuman from singers, especially in this ensemble from their ravishing high notes.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
McQueen’s work asks us to confront the ways that awe at beauty can be marbled with disgust.
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
Noun
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Fans and celebrities shared their amazement in a video shared by the show on Instagram.—
Ryan Brennan
March 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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This natural sculpting resulted in stunning sandstone formations that amaze visitors who flock to the site, which is free and open to the public year-round.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 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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To my astonishment, the classic poem became one of the most mind-expanding literary experiences of my life.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 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
Verb
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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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In the 1992 letter, Howard explicitly expressed admiration for Nazi Germany.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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That Vladimir never deserves M’s admiration is beside the point.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Argentina, the visit caused surprise and even dismay, particularly among those who appreciated the national team captain for not getting involved in politics, a trait that had distinguished him from his predecessor, Diego Maradona.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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To their surprise and dismay only 1,914 monarchs were counted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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