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
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
Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Crossing these striking structure should be on every design lover’s bucket list
June 11, 2025
Little compares to the special sense of awe derived from seeing the world from above, and the tallest bridges in the world are certainly some of the best places to experience that sensation.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
The trip is filmed like a father-son safari, with Spike in awe at the sheer expanse of the mainland.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Crossing these striking structure should be on every design lover’s bucket list
June 11, 2025
Little compares to the special sense of awe derived from seeing the world from above, and the tallest bridges in the world are certainly some of the best places to experience that sensation.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
Noun
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The proud dad shared an adorable new photo with their little one on Instagram Wednesday, July 3 On Wednesday, July 2, Irwin's husband, Chandler Powell, 28, shared an adorable Instagram photo of Grace Warrior Irwin Powell staring in amazement at a rainbow.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Others shared their amazement at the animals captured on the video.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Verb
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This creator, in the true sense of the word, adds a touch here and there, drapes or lets fall the folds of a cape or a huge collar, borrows from all the epochs of fashion and interprets them all, and in the sum total, never fails to amaze us with his exquisite audacity.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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The Teton Range, covered in powder, amazes as far as the eye can see.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Jude Bellingham trotted over in his flip-flops in astonishment to congratulate Courtois before the two embraced, but no one was more pleased to see his goalkeeper come to the rescue than Alonso, who was asked what was going through his mind as Sabitzer’s effort headed towards goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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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
Verb
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Seattle astounded housing advocates around the country in February 2025, when roughly two-thirds of voters approved a ballot initiative proposing a new 5% payroll tax on salaries in excess of US$1 million.—
Susanne Schindler,
The Conversation,
7 July 2025
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He's attended several protests over the years, but the crowd that gathered in Washington Park astounded him.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just over a month ago, Trump and Elon Musk were exchanging mutual admiration.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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On July 22, the sun will enter vivacious Leo, turning up the drama and cinematic flair, where the desire for attention and admiration skyrockets.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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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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AccuWeather’s chief meteorologist, Jonathan Porter, was dismayed to hear news later that all the children attending youth camps in Kerr County had not been ushered to higher ground despite those warnings.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
11 July 2025
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The city’s business, good government and political leadership, especially those dismayed by the results of the mayoral primary, must unite in support of the inclusion of the nonpartisan elections proposal.—
Christian Browne,
New York Daily News,
7 July 2025
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The combination of mechanics and electronics to extract every nuance from the grooves of a vinyl pressing is a wonder of engineering and enjoying a renaissance in the age of digital music.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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These woven wonders are sure to spark a little joy in your accessories closet—with just the right dose of seasonal cheer.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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