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
Compared to the Spider-Verse movies, there’s no wonderment at the visual ingenuity, and compared to X-Men ’97, there’s no ambitious subtext to be elevated to the surface.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Trump and Iran:anger, weariness, wonderment as Trump exits U.S. from nuclear deal
A Trump plot by Iran?
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
The performances are superlative, and, despite the grimness of the setting, the film is awash with the wonderment of childhood.
—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
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Trump and Iran:anger, weariness, wonderment as Trump exits U.S. from nuclear deal
A Trump plot by Iran?
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
The performances are superlative, and, despite the grimness of the setting, the film is awash with the wonderment of childhood.
—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
See All Example Sentences for wonderment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonderment
Noun
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To my amazement, the weight started falling off after the first few weeks.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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To my amazement, within a few weeks, Elizabeth had gotten into the habit of asking nicely instead of nagging.—
Debby Waldman,
Parents,
29 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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Breeding for More Than Just Color Mr. Baker could have supplied his customers with a flashy assortment of coleus ordered from wholesale sources, skipping years of effort (but missing all the astonishment).—
Margaret Roach,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kody shared with Robyn, 46, and his children the origins of his name, which was inspired by his father's admiration for Buffalo Bill, a.k.a.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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And the moment instantly sparked playful reactions and admiration across the internet.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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As the six pals confront issues in their relationships and experience a few unfortunate (but hilarious) travel mishaps along the way, viewers are simultaneously taken on a tour of the beautiful natural wonders and idyllic towns the Hudson Valley has to offer.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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For design lovers, that might mean visiting architectural icons, traveling to new places, traversing natural wonders, or trying new activities that flex certain skills.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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“Wonderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonderment. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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