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as in astonishment
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
Israelites watched in amazement as the Red Sea parted so that they could cross on dry land
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as in shock
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual
imagine Dorothy's amazement when she discovered that the Wizard of Oz was just an ordinary man
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Recent Examples of amazement
Others shared their amazement at the animals captured on the video.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
On the eve of Lionel Messi’s 38th birthday, more than 60,000 fans at Hard Rock Stadium watched in amazement as his Inter Miami team took a 2-0 lead on Brazilian great Palmeiras, and then held their breath as Palmeiras tied it 2-2 in an entertaining Club World Cup match.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Much to their amazement, both pregnancies progressed healthily, and the couple ultimately welcomed two babies, born 17 weeks apart.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 14 June 2025
The total effect is one of amazement and awe, of beauty and calm, transporting us away from our present world and all its conflicts.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
On the eve of Lionel Messi’s 38th birthday, more than 60,000 fans at Hard Rock Stadium watched in amazement as his Inter Miami team took a 2-0 lead on Brazilian great Palmeiras, and then held their breath as Palmeiras tied it 2-2 in an entertaining Club World Cup match.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Much to their amazement, both pregnancies progressed healthily, and the couple ultimately welcomed two babies, born 17 weeks apart.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 14 June 2025
The total effect is one of amazement and awe, of beauty and calm, transporting us away from our present world and all its conflicts.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amazement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
Noun
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Bare feet on grass, and astonishment at my little apple tree.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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In an era of deepfakes and algorithmic sleight-of-hand, authentic astonishment is more valuable than ever.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Finally, thanks to intuitive adaptive shocks that adjust damping rates on the fly—compensating for every minuscule bit of pitch and roll—the Turbo rode quite comfortably.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Jenna Bush Hager brought a little spicy energy to Today With Jenna & Friends on Thursday, when the NBC personality used profanity during a live broadcast, much to the shock of colleague Willie Geist and her behind-the-scenes crew members.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Rock musician Paul Stanley of KISS, rapper and actor Ice T, and rock band Pixies all shared messages of admiration and grief.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Others shared words of encouragement and admiration for Savage.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Last month and August 2024 also saw a weak start, so this comes as no surprise.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This one likely comes as no surprise, but fish, particularly thin or delicate varieties, is not well-suited for your cast iron.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Like the nursery pictured, a room with this design can easily flow with the rest of the home while also leaning into colors and patterns to foster a sense of childlike wonderment.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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The setting for the show is the beauteous grounds of the Palace of Fine Arts, which has been tricked out to accommodate all sorts of interactive and balloon-based wonderment.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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As Tanna and Wash grow closer, the series highlights the joys and wonder of new love amid the most perilous obstacles.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Today, birth rates have been declining, yet Disney has built its audience by charming generations of adults into holding onto the wonder and whimsy of childhood.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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