as in astonishment
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual
the look of startlement in her eyes when she found herself at the wedding seated next to her ex-boyfriend
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Noun
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Bare feet on grass, and astonishment at my little apple tree.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 July 2025 -
In an era of deepfakes and algorithmic sleight-of-hand, authentic astonishment is more valuable than ever.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Analysts expect price shocks and project delays across the board.—
Ryan Mallory,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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King’s assassination in Memphis on April 4, 1968, was a shock to the world.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Observers watched in amazement as the aircraft performed a roll, with the centenarian veteran and his pilot briefly flying upside down, waving from high in the sky.—
Eric Noll,
ABC News,
12 Aug. 2025
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That recruitment story, the one people repeat with amazement today, is now written into Charlotte’s soul.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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What follows is a whirlwind adventure full of surprises, where Hania discovers the true strength of friendship, the damage caused by deceit and, ultimately, finds peace with the loss of her mother.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Kansas lost multiple games in devastating fashion last season, which was a surprise to many — including myself.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Startlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/startlement. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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