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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
While his teammates and coaches gazed in awe at his numbers postgame, Lloyd put a little damper on them himself. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 That we, as human beings, have been endowed with the ability to channel that creativity fills me with a sense of awe and wonder. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 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
  • No harsh chemicals for her, much to the amazement and envy of her Ghanaian classmates.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Former Fox Sports talk-show host Skip Bayless watched Mahomes carve up the Colts defense with amazement.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of amazement
Verb
  • What amazes me is there seems to be a wide swath of Michiganders who don’t seem to mind being lied to.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
  • And especially with the stock market—I’m amazed the stock market still hasn’t really taken the hit.
    — Victoria Feng, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of amaze
Noun
  • Much commentary has consisted of expressions of astonishment.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • When Hinton quit in May 2023, AI was mostly a story of astonishment.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of astonishment
Verb
  • 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
  • Hashimi’s tale of unflagging effort amid wretched inequality astounds.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
Definition of astound
Noun
  • This isn’t the first time Pattinson has expressed admiration and confusion about the meme.
    — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026
  • During their time together in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo built a strong connection with Baker and expressed admiration for Baker’s winding NBA journey and his successful battle with alcoholism and substance abuse.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of admiration
Verb
  • But after sending notice to the government, Friedman was dismayed to learn that prosecutors had now considered Thompson to be a co-conspirator.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Fudd was dismayed about being unable to be physical with opponents.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismay
Noun
  • The experience hooked the former Texas standout immediately, and the wonderment only grew from there.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Carmella says in wonderment, as if the Red Cross recommends one wait a period of time between activities.
    — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderment
Verb
  • Smith died at the age of ninety-four in 2017, having seen many years of the internet gossip reporting that came after her and having been appalled by it.
    — Lindsey Weber, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The cast, who had been supportive of Paul’s controversy and mental-health struggles before the cancellation, were appalled at a video leaked in March of Paul throwing a stool at her ex, Dakota Mortensen, that almost hit her young daughter.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of appall

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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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