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as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment
the awesome power of the sea
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
the food at the Sunday brunch was just awesome
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Recent Examples of awesome
Even awesome-r, for every tick under 45 seconds a winner’s acceptance speech lasted, Bargatze would add another $1,000 from his own pocket.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Here are 10 awesome exercises to try.
—SELF, 23 Sep. 2025
But a growing tourism segment is veering the other way—toward the unpredictable, awesome brute strength of Mother Nature.
—Alexandra Marvar, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
He's been awesome in the team room.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Here are 10 awesome exercises to try.
—SELF, 23 Sep. 2025
But a growing tourism segment is veering the other way—toward the unpredictable, awesome brute strength of Mother Nature.
—Alexandra Marvar, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
He's been awesome in the team room.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for awesome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awesome
Adjective
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The aluminum body is slim and light but still feels sturdy, and the OLED screen makes movies and presentations look amazing anywhere.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Many are amazing kids who’ve just been through terrible things and had no control over any of it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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Watching his wonderful kids, Amy, Jamie and Shauna, grow up and become deeply connected to the arts and making an impact in this world has been an immense privilege.—
Michelle Satter,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Accessible by car or Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, which offers thrice-daily service, Culpeper is a wonderful destination for a leisurely and enriching getaway.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The astonishing diversity among plumeria seedlings coming from the same pod is attributable to the large number of chromosomes in each plumeria cell, which is 54.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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MicroStrategy remains the leader among corporate crypto treasuries, holding over 638,000 bitcoins valued at an astonishing $71 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sabel made the trek and quickly realized the greater need in Sri Lanka and worldwide was for regasification facilities that receive the LNG and covert it back into gas for power generation.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, critics are still calling for greater transparency surrounding the case.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Less than an hour after making his frantic and somewhat miraculous 59-yarder, Butker missed the 33-yard extra point wide right.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Its restaurant, run by Chef Dieter Koschina, is a destination in its own right, having earned two Michelin stars for its fantastic European cuisine and attentive service.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Special teams turns into a pumpkin Following three weeks of fantastic play by special teams coordinator Tracy Smith’s unit, the group fell off the steepest of cliffs in New England.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Paris Hilton's documentary was incredible.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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He's got this incredible relationship with his younger brother.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Awesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awesome. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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