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marveling

adjective

variants or marvelling
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder with marveling stares, onlookers gathered round the remarkable invention

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marveling
  1. amazed
  2. astonished
  3. surprised
Adjective
  • We were challenged, excited, amazed, and inspired during our unforgettable experiences around the country.
    — Sara Sturek, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Hard to find anybody who is not amazed by both his talent and his humility.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of amazed
Adjective
  • Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
  • One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Definition of astonished
Adjective
  • In an interview Wednesday with The Sacramento Bee, the bill’s author, Assemblymember Alex Lee, D-San Jose, said he was disappointed by the veto but wasn’t surprised.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Panthers this time, though, won’t be surprised if they’re rewarded for it.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of surprised
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“Marveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marveling. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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