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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
it was rather amazing that the store let me return the sweater after I'd worn and even washed it
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the amazing feats of the circus acrobats simply enthralled the audience
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your ability to remember names and faces amazes me
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amazing results
an amazing ability
an astonishing ability
a phenomenal ability
an incredible ability
an awesome ability
a marvelous ability
amazing experience
an amazing amount
an amazing job
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Recent Examples of amazing
Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
On the more fun side of the craft spectrum, Kelvin’s outfits have always been amazing, but the sequin suit in this episode is really a highlight.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
And if that is the right choice, that can be amazing.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
The people in the city are amazing, the versatility of it, all the food, everything.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
And just having that extra note to bring to him from Disney, from Mulan, was amazing.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
On the more fun side of the craft spectrum, Kelvin’s outfits have always been amazing, but the sequin suit in this episode is really a highlight.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
And if that is the right choice, that can be amazing.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
The people in the city are amazing, the versatility of it, all the food, everything.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazing
Adjective
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Cleaning professional Ryan Schutz of Two Maids and a Mop is sharing what a typical cleaning includes, as well as a few surprising areas a house cleaner probably won't clean.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the surprising mid-season decision to trade the Slovenian superstar coupled with a slew of key injuries, including to star guard Kyrie Irving, ultimately derailed any title aspirations Dallas might have had.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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Katy Perry reportedly sang ‘Its a wonderful world,’ Gayle King beamed in zero gravity, as Lauren Sánchez—pilot, philanthropist, and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, led Blue Origin’s first all-female crew to the edge of space.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In that time span, the liberals made a startling 20-plus-point comeback in the polls, overtaking the conservatives as election day neared.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a short, hectic campaign season, marked by startling reversals — most notably a massive decline in support for the current opposition Conservative Party — and ignited by the resignation of longtime Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.—
Sean Collins,
Vox,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beautiful and stunning but very subtle at the same time.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tom Hanks narrates this examination of the astonishing variety of life on a supercontinent stretching from northern Canada to the bottom of South America.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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This is the astonishing dialectical power of the moment.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Weighing in at the combine at 267 pounds after playing at 285 during the season, Stewart showed off incredible explosion during his testing.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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American Express and Chase both have incredible travel rewards programs that offer a wide variety of redemptions and exceptional value.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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All of this is made possible through the elegant, limitlessly expressive writing system that is musical notation, which is as miraculous as the alphabet itself, and can be used for purposes every bit as varied.—
Matthew Aucoin,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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From $280 Book now This transformation of the historic and stately National Bank into the Riggs hotel is nearly miraculous.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
AFAR Media,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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