WOW Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

wow

interjection

Definition of wow

as in hey

used to show that you are very surprised or pleased Wow! This is delicious! Oh, wow! I can't believe you came!

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Recent Examples of wow And, wow, how that room has been made clear by rampant conjecture on social media. — Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 The menu is small but ‘wow’; staff recommend the five-course tasting menu. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Cultivars like ‘Dazzleberry’ and ‘Coral Carpet’ are sure to wow with their vibrant, succulent leaves that are at their best in full sun and well-draining soil. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026 The museum brought a tremendous wow factor that cities around the world were soon clamoring to imitate. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wow

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Interjection

But, hey, the tactic works, and Thomas in London is able to meet Billy (Joe Locke) in New Jersey and ask for help rescuing Vision.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
But hey, that's how personal audio worked for about 60 years.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

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Interjection

La libertad de Venezuela nunca ha sido una causa lejana para mí.

— Michael Vasquez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Kim and his cast joined the festivities, with the film starring host Kim Min-ha alongside Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young and Kim Dong-hwi.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

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