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
Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Kim stopped flipping the score, stepped back and looked on in awe like the rest of us as Yim roused Opus 75 to its full might.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Macdonald doesn’t want us to be awed by history unfolding.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The wonder and awe of nature and water was worshiped.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Kim stopped flipping the score, stepped back and looked on in awe like the rest of us as Yim roused Opus 75 to its full might.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Verb
Then cameras rolled, and Gascón was awed by Gomez’s ability to be present and humble.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Macdonald doesn’t want us to be awed by history unfolding.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
Noun
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Then, to my utter amazement, four geese tumbled one by one out of the line-stone dead, not even a kicker.—
Nash Buckingham,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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Within three weeks, to Akasha’s amazement, Shimshai was up to 40 orders a day.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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History is a window onto the past that always surprises and amazes me.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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The science behind the process continues to amaze me.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Johansson even joked in her musical monologue that castmember Sarah Sherman was leaving, to Sherman's mock astonishment.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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In a perfect world for Robertson, the astonishment and bewilderment Knies had at Robertson’s game would be enough to push Robertson into the playoffs.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Juneteenth show in Texas was the culmination of an unlikely rise, literally to the clouds, for a Black woman whose courage still astounds a century later.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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But still many have been astounded by the speed with which his administration broke from decades-long defense policies.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Malkin and previous coach Mike Sullivan certainly had their share of disagreements over the years, though both had admiration and respect for one another.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Pink Pink roses depict admiration and appreciation, offering an alternative to red roses for a romantic partner.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
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The setting for the show is the beauteous grounds of the Palace of Fine Arts, which has been tricked out to accommodate all sorts of interactive and balloon-based wonderment.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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During his latest mission, his third long-duration on the International Space Station, Pettit brought his brand of wonderment to the assignment.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He became particularly dismayed by the focus on trans identity among these left-wing allies.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Bene was among those in Georgia who were dismayed by Beach’s elevation to the Treasury position.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Why Health Plans and Providers Haven’t Solved This Many wonder: why haven’t health insurers or large providers solved this problem?—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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While the river alone is worth a visit, one of the park’s main attractions is an incredible natural wonder that’s a little off the main path.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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