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1
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
the crowds were awestruck by the aerial feats of the stunt pilots
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2
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
awestruck by the majesty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
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Recent Examples of awestruck
Videos quickly went viral, showing the 4-foot, 77-pound bot attempting a surprisingly spry jog down sidewalks and engaging awestruck passersby with an unexpected proficiency in modern lingo.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In one of the film’s most blissful scenes, BJ instantly connects with two Black women in front of an awestruck Tae, relying on nothing but charm and a shared cultural language.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 June 2025
Making matters worse and weirder, Michaela walks into this bizarre scene — looking gorgeous in a shade of emerald green Julianne Moore should have on retainer — and is met by an awestruck Bruce.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
At that moment, an awestruck Waterhouse thought everyone needed to know about this vibrant creature whose orange-and-blue-hued abdomen resembled a Pendleton blanket.
—Ilana Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In one of the film’s most blissful scenes, BJ instantly connects with two Black women in front of an awestruck Tae, relying on nothing but charm and a shared cultural language.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 June 2025
Making matters worse and weirder, Michaela walks into this bizarre scene — looking gorgeous in a shade of emerald green Julianne Moore should have on retainer — and is met by an awestruck Bruce.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
At that moment, an awestruck Waterhouse thought everyone needed to know about this vibrant creature whose orange-and-blue-hued abdomen resembled a Pendleton blanket.
—Ilana Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awestruck
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Jimmy Fallon was amazed that Charles said that to Kelce, and not just because the 6-foot-5 Kelce could have pounded the actor into a pulp.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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All those economic experts will be amazed.—
William W Bedsworth,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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She was later reunited with her dog, stroking him in stunned silence before being taken to the hospital.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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The stunned Rams went three-and-out on their first overtime possession, a team with a future Hall of Fame quarterback surrendering with three runs that were indicative of questionable McVay play-calling throughout the game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
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
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After another four strikeouts on the mound, Ohtani hit his third home run of the night in the seventh inning, traveling 427 feet into the stands full of astonished Dodgers fans.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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At the time, a second insider added that the entire room was so shocked that Anthony, 57, called Victoria's name over Nicola's that a silence followed.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the bawdy comedic scene, Tommy wakes up au natural in his hotel bed after an amorous evening with his wife, Angela Norris (Ali Larter), to find a shocked housekeeper in the hotel room.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Some may be surprised to hear Probst is taking those steps at all.—
David Canfield,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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The result is not just suboptimal leadership, but a system that repeatedly selects for the wrong traits, then acts surprised or blames someone else, including bad luck, when outcomes disappoint.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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From decades old stalwarts that awed generations of diners to relative newcomers that arrived boasting critical acclaim, here are a few of the closures that hit hardest in 2025.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Dec. 2025
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The Aggies lauded Kentucky as a great team and were still laughing in disbelief after the match, awed by their own accomplishments.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Dec. 2025
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The movie took liberties, but White's fight for Stuart to be a mouse-like boy is an important part of his history, even if some are bewildered by it.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Dec. 2025
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Uma is bewildered at this new world, while Gopal can’t so much as look at her.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Awestruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awestruck. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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