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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
And with all due respect to Timothée Chalamet playing basketball with Adam Sandler, seeing a great film this way is a genuinely awesome and truly memorable cinematic experience.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2026
Players can reboot automatically following elimination with a Kenny’s Respawn Token, and for the first time, witness the awesome power of the one-time-use Stick of Truth.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
The running game is awesome, but how much of that is a product of Allen's mobility?
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
So, just to finish off and win one for him would be awesome.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2026
Players can reboot automatically following elimination with a Kenny’s Respawn Token, and for the first time, witness the awesome power of the one-time-use Stick of Truth.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
The running game is awesome, but how much of that is a product of Allen's mobility?
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
So, just to finish off and win one for him would be awesome.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for awesome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awesome
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What an amazing group of women to journey through this mom-hood together!—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fresh talks can spark amazing progress.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This has been a wonderful season.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Less noted is the incredible mosaic of voters from an astonishing medley of countries that propelled him into office.—
Vijay Dandapani,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some of the other largest deals in recent memory are cyber security, including Palo Alto Network’s astonishing $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk in 2025.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Philbin’s staff also featured Ben Johnson, whose Chicago Bears just won a wild card round of this year’s playoffs with yet another miraculous fourth-quarter comeback.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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After Carson Beck scampered for a score with 18 seconds left, Ole Miss had one last miraculous effort as Trinidad Chambliss threw a deep ball into the end zone.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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First, of course, is Nakache’s incredible resilience in the face of the demons of his past, which stem from the greater history of his country.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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There were some incredible individual seasons across positions like San Francisco RB Christian McCaffrey, Seattle WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cleveland DE Myles Garrett.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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At night, reach for a latte loaded with adaptogens, passionflower and hops (an herbal sleep blend), and magnesium glycinate, ideal for longer, lovelier rest.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jeannine’s Jeannine’s is a longtime Santa Barbara favorite, and the At the Shore location features a lovely menu and a charming outdoor patio that feels more like a European cafe than a California brunch spot.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Awesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awesome. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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