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
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Amazon shoppers are in awe of Missha’s multifaceted glow-booster.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 22 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
See All Example Sentences for awe
Noun
That repertoire left Betances in awe on Wednesday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Amazon shoppers are in awe of Missha’s multifaceted glow-booster.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Mar. 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
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
See All Example Sentences for awe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
Noun
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When Adebayo hit his final two foul shots to reach 83 points, players shook their heads in amazement.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The time and attention to detail afforded it by Lord and Miller suggest that the directors are as susceptible as any of us to that amazement, elevated by the moving solemnity and celestial dimensions of Daniel Pemberton’s beautiful score.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 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
Noun
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Embiid said in astonishment after the game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 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
Verb
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Throughout it all, Kudrow astounds.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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In the morning, after a hike through the village’s veins and up a rocky promontory topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary, the Belvedere della Madonnina astounds us with views onto the steep hills and Cala Feola—the island’s second, smaller port and Ponza’s only sandy beach.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Depending on the viewer, the video elicited either admiration, outrage or existential hand-wringing.—
Holly Willis,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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His admiration for his countryman was evident in a Pritzker statement.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Medical groups representing doctors and patients were dismayed at the agency's decision to back away from tougher regulation of the devices, which are available at tanning salons and some major gym chains.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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At some point this past fall, Hegseth’s under-secretary for research and engineering, the former Uber executive Emil Michael, reviewed the Pentagon’s arrangement with Anthropic and was dismayed to find that Claude could not be deployed according to the government’s every whim.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 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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As a relative newcomer to San Diego, I am appalled by the condition of the main roads in this city.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Undeterred by danger and appalled by hospital conditions, Annie organized the Keokuk Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Society (KLAS), serving as its corresponding secretary.—
Hanna Howard,
Des Moines Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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