as in amazed
filled with amazement or wonder
gave the nationally known golfer an awed look
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Recent Examples of awed
Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Little Penn would be awed and humbled.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Even his opponent on Friday, Auger-Aliassime, seemed awed by Sinner’s quarterfinal performance.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Guest was particularly awed by John’s willingness to push past his current health issues for the role.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The women, visitors from the countryside, seemed awed by everything.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Little Penn would be awed and humbled.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Even his opponent on Friday, Auger-Aliassime, seemed awed by Sinner’s quarterfinal performance.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Guest was particularly awed by John’s willingness to push past his current health issues for the role.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awed
Adjective
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Tito played and my father was amazed.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Don’t Keep Sitting in the Same Old Blind I’m amazed at how many hunters will pick a field edge to hunt for the season and just wait… and wait.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The film features numerous long-winded monologues, including one delivered by Tracy that astounded Shatner on set.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Honorable Mentions Toverland, Netherlands One of the most innovative parks for families in the world, Toverland astounded me with its attention to detail.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Live, the 11-year-old actor shared his astonished reaction to getting the note.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Hiram Crombie is shocked and appalled that Jamie is taking the Trading Post from him and kicking him and the other men off Fraser’s Ridge?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The proposal appalled the science community and lawmakers.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Experts Say Curiosity Drove Inky, Not Distress Aquarium officials were not entirely surprised by the escape, noting that octopuses are known for their curiosity, problem-solving abilities and capacity to slip through extremely small spaces.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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People were genuinely surprised to see David sitting happily among these big animals and see the babies.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Awed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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