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or marvelling
as in astonished
filled with amazement or wonder
with marveling stares, onlookers gathered round the remarkable invention
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marveling
Adjective
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Under Kidman's Practical Magic 2 post, fans in the comments expressed excitement about the forthcoming sequel to the witchy cult classic — which was based on the 1995 Alice Hoffman novel of the same name — while others seemed astonished that filming for the movie has already finished.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Meanwhile, The Pitt only has two wins so far, but Shawn Hatosy wins most astonished speech.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The scene where ‘80s teen Marty McFly borrows a scooter from a bewildered ‘50s kid and breaks off the handles to make a skateboard is one of the film’s most iconic moments.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Small wonder the performers emerged bewildered.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The women, visitors from the countryside, seemed awed by everything.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Little Penn would be awed and humbled.—
Sophie Ansari,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Marveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marveling. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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