as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
gazed in wonderment at the holiday decorations
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Recent Examples of wonderment
The performances are superlative, and, despite the grimness of the setting, the film is awash with the wonderment of childhood.
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Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Inside Iran:America’s contentious history in Iran leads to mix of anger, wonderment and weariness
Who was Ebrahim Raisi?
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
The girls become kindred spirits, sharing secrets, wonderment, and several key world events.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
Generally, the drama does spectacularly well with abiding by a primal sense of magical realism — the finding of wonderment in the banal and the insertion of banality into the wondrous.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Inside Iran:America’s contentious history in Iran leads to mix of anger, wonderment and weariness
Who was Ebrahim Raisi?
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
The girls become kindred spirits, sharing secrets, wonderment, and several key world events.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
Generally, the drama does spectacularly well with abiding by a primal sense of magical realism — the finding of wonderment in the banal and the insertion of banality into the wondrous.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonderment
Noun
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Though their time in space was short, all six stepped away from the experience feeling a serene sense of awe and humble amazement.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fishburne, 63, says in amazement when seeing the photo, which showed his father wearing glasses and a black suit.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This article aims to challenge this prevailing sense of astonishment.—
David Chauvet,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
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The accidental inclusion of The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal chat detailing where bombs were going to fall in Yemen has managed to elicit bipartisan astonishment and criticism.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In some ways, this is a good metaphor for the experience of Ramsey, of whom their co-star speaks with particular admiration.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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The product sold out within hours—prompting admiration, side-eyes, and curiosity in equal measure.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The sleek hue works wonders for a landscape that benefits from a high-contrast, modern design.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Their large eyes, unique sound, and all-around mysterious quality adds plenty of wonder for young viewers.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Wonderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonderment. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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