as in to amaze
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me
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Recent Examples of astonish
They’d be astonished, delighted.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund's film feels like a good novel, with art, crime, love, and squalor all intersecting in a cohesive story that manages to astonish.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
In the days after her state-meet performance, she still was astonished by her record-setting discus throw.
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Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
After Lepore published These Truths, she was astonished by the number of readers who reached out to tell her what the book meant to them.
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Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund's film feels like a good novel, with art, crime, love, and squalor all intersecting in a cohesive story that manages to astonish.
—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
In the days after her state-meet performance, she still was astonished by her record-setting discus throw.
—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
After Lepore published These Truths, she was astonished by the number of readers who reached out to tell her what the book meant to them.
—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for astonish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonish
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For the majority of viewers who held out for the subscription streaming release rather than paying to rent or purchase, this news is amaze, amaze, amaze.
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On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
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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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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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“Astonish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonish. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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