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noun

ˈȯ How to pronounce awe (audio)
Definition of awenext
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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awe

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verb

as in to amaze

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Recent Examples of awe
Noun
The shock of his diminished voice alone conveys so much fear and awe. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 Humanity watched in awe as the capitalist and communist worlds competed to see which could better marshal its resources and science to venture into space. — Ethan Teekah All, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
But Morgan was awed by Phillips’ film and his potential fit in Ejiro Evero’s defense. — Mike Kaye april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Their sense of wonder and love awed everyone, as did their breathtaking pictures of the moon and Earth. — Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
  1. amazement
  2. amaze
  3. astonishment
  4. astound
  5. admiration
  6. dismay
  7. wonderment
  8. appall
Noun
  • To the continued amazement of advantage players, casino operatives can argue with apparent conviction that card counting— essentially mental arithmetic—is a form of fraud.
    — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • No harsh chemicals for her, much to the amazement and envy of her Ghanaian classmates.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of amazement
Verb
  • After dressing up as an anthropomorphic worm, an incredibly realistic ET, and a chimpanzee complete with prosthetic facial features and ears, the supermodel is ready to amaze us once again.
    — Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The 2026 guide has 29 new gems; that number includes a few places that had formerly dropped off the list but now return, having amazed us once again.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of amaze
Noun
  • Its laughs are more often born out of astonishment than intentional comic craft.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Or someone sees the light on in Rita’s room and their eyes meet for a second, from a distance, observing one another with astonishment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of astonishment
Verb
  • Even a modest telescope pointed at Saturn's rings will astound.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But the little fellow is a rare and interesting trophy and one that undoubtedly will astound the visiting firemen.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
Definition of astound
Noun
  • The actress, who had flown 15 hours from attending the repeat Chanel cruise show in Australia for the occasion, spoke of her admiration for the Canadian filmmaker.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But this daffy mix of buddy comedy and conspiracy thriller benefits from his facility with dialogue that’s just south of screwball, as well as the mutual admiration society between McDonagh and actors.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of admiration
Verb
  • Trump has repeatedly sided with Putin, last month waiving sanctions and striking a deal to import Russian diesel, in moves that dismayed Ukraine and European leaders.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • However, neighbors were dismayed when representatives did not attend.
    — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of dismay
Noun
  • Be present, find beauty everywhere and stay curious, with wonderment.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The experience hooked the former Texas standout immediately, and the wonderment only grew from there.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonderment
Verb
  • When James Kelman won the Booker Prize in 1994, the decision was met with disgust by the literary establishment, appalled by the profanity and the informality of the Glasgow drunk whose inner life the novel details.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Not only were Democrats appalled, so were many conservatives inside the beltway and beyond.
    — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of appall

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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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