1
as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment
the awesome power of the sea
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2
as in wonderful
of the very best kind
the food at the Sunday brunch was just awesome
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awesome power
an awesome feeling
an incredible feeling
an unbeatable feeling
an amazing feeling
a wonderful feeling
an unbelievable feeling
an awesome job
an awesome place
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Recent Examples of awesome
The movie also does well crafting the awesome Galactus, especially on that grand of a scale, and the Thing is a big-hearted delight.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 July 2025
This lightweight fabric has two-way stretch and is awesome for movement (not so much yoga or intense workout, though).
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 18 July 2025
Where to Eat: Don’t leave Marlinton without getting a meal at Dari Land, an old-school drive-thru that has awesome smash burgers and milkshakes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 July 2025
From great music festivals to terrific ice cream specials, an awesome weekend awaits us.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 July 2025
This lightweight fabric has two-way stretch and is awesome for movement (not so much yoga or intense workout, though).
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 18 July 2025
Where to Eat: Don’t leave Marlinton without getting a meal at Dari Land, an old-school drive-thru that has awesome smash burgers and milkshakes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 July 2025
From great music festivals to terrific ice cream specials, an awesome weekend awaits us.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for awesome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awesome
Adjective
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The shoes have amazing cushioning that provides serious support, which was ideal for long walks in Athens.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Apple’s iOS 26 is coming this fall, along with some amazing new features for your iPhone, many of which are powered by Apple Intelligence AI — alongside a new design language dubbed Liquid Glass.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Then to be promoted to the summer tour party and, on top of that, trusted to perform in adult matches with a significant audience and unstoppable level of attention is astonishing.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Well, the bolt is an astonishing 515 miles (829 kilometers) long.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
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Their actions involved great risk, and some mothers themselves were disappeared by the military.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
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The data, compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, tracks fires of 1,000 acres or more in the western United States and 500 acres or greater in the eastern states.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Osbourne’s public rebirth with The Osbournes—the MTV reality series that ran from 2002 to 2005—transmuted his erratic nature and past struggles into a miraculous joke.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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The original statue in Manila was brought to the Philippines in 1606 and faithful around the world have attributed miraculous healing properties to the statue.—
Emilie Takahashi,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The fresh tomatoes and basil on the pan-toasted bread was fantastic.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Some incredible people were with us at the beginning, but life happens.—
Jon-Michael Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 July 2025
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Letscher’s more-than-endearing script runs the entire gamut of emotions without ever feeling manipulative or treacly, and pulls it all off in less than 90 minutes – an incredible feat.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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“Awesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awesome. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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