1
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
was astonished at seeing a cow wandering down Main Street
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2
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
grandparents astonished at how much their grandchildren had grown in the past year
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as in surprised
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 astonished
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Much of this diaspora has also responded to Assad’s downfall with astonished glee, some rushing to return home.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Officers were called to reports of a multivehicle collision, but they were astonished to see instead the aftermath of a tornado, including bent utility poles and extensive property damage, Garner said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The giant wall of (working!) video monitors that Wagner and his team built ended up being a great way to pull the characters, and the camera, into the same astonished viewership as the ABC audience.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Much of this diaspora has also responded to Assad’s downfall with astonished glee, some rushing to return home.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Trending on Billboard Apparently, behind the scenes, Roan was just as astonished.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Officers were called to reports of a multivehicle collision, but they were astonished to see instead the aftermath of a tornado, including bent utility poles and extensive property damage, Garner said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonished
Adjective
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After sharing the video on social media, Lauren was amazed by the overwhelming reaction.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Gimbel is amazed the dam is still a strong tourist attraction.—
Terry Collins,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rice was surprised when a Ukrainian politician, Viktor Yanukovych, suddenly emerged from a side room.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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Many wouldn’t be surprised to hear that this year’s biggest blockbusters aren’t well represented at the Oscars; however, that’s not always the case.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead last month in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home, the community was shocked.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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Homeowner Sends Neighbor a Note — and Asks Them to Not Let Cats Look Out the Window The man was shocked to come home and find that one of his neighbors had left a note on his front door.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Alani, a French journalist, paints a haunting picture of modern Iraq through the eyes of its bewildered children.—
Lisa Anderson,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The snap captures Bailey a bewildered expression on her face.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Astonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonished. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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