as in to surprise
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your ability to remember names and faces amazes me
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Recent Examples of amaze
What still amazes a man who has to be hard to impress is the Gunnison Tunnel.
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
The performance, supported by the Marc Dunworth Foundation for the Performing Arts, will include pulling a live rabbit out of a hat, levitating a volunteer and other tricks designed to amaze children and adults.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
The imposing tower never ceases to amaze local resident Ogden Driskill, whose family has ranched on the land at its base for generations.
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Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
When Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone at America’s Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, the invention amazed the crowd.
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David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
The performance, supported by the Marc Dunworth Foundation for the Performing Arts, will include pulling a live rabbit out of a hat, levitating a volunteer and other tricks designed to amaze children and adults.
—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
The imposing tower never ceases to amaze local resident Ogden Driskill, whose family has ranched on the land at its base for generations.
—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
When Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone at America’s Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, the invention amazed the crowd.
—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for amaze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amaze
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But perhaps Modrić and Croatia can surprise everyone and make one more run.
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Ahead of the film’s world premiere at Karlovy Vary, Mack talked to THR about the inspiration for A Happy Family, wanting to surprise audiences and create debate, and why complexity and hope are such key ingredients.
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Menna was transported to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, where doctors say her recovery has left them astonished.
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This place is going to astonish you.
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The unusual attack Monday night stunned the elite principality on the Mediterranean Coast.
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The South American side stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after the teams were tied 1-1 following extra time on Monday, pulling off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
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The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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The exact same thing happened back in 2018 when Hirving Lozano shocked Germany.
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Pochettino’s sources of American sports culture inspiration There were some aspects of American culture, and specifically American sports culture, that clearly startled Pochettino.
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Today Twain would be startled by the passivity of a once-mighty Congress that has all but crumbled in the face of pressure from the White House.
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Honorable Mentions Toverland, Netherlands One of the most innovative parks in the world for families, Toverland astounded me with its attention to detail.
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The thousands who came to see his 1857 painting of Niagara Falls, first in the United States and then in Britain, were astounded by its immense scale and unique perspective.
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“Amaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amaze. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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