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 If so, prepare to wow any weeknight dinner with this decadent spin that brings the classic dish to life in a comforting casserole. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025 The Kentucky State Fair regularly features artists who can easily wow you with their tiny displays. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 20 Aug. 2025 These pretty crystal whiskey glasses are fun for cocktails or mocktails, too, and will absolutely wow your guests. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Here are a few to wow your avgeek friends. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wow
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  • And hey, don’t forget that The Office took a season to find its footing, too, and so did Parks and Rec.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
  • But hey, at least the town church survived?
    Kelly Martinez, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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  • There is no a-ha moment in that song.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Lotte Duty Free’s CEO, Kim Dong-ha, is actively strengthening the watches and jewelry category as both domestic and international customer demand for luxury watches and jewelry has boomed.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

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“Wow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wow. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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