as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
was in awe of the sinewy Olympic runners
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Recent Examples of awe
Herb Cromwell, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
The latter can just walk the rim and be awed by Inspiration Point, Sunset Point and other spots from afar.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Raven Garvey, Space.com, 24 July 2025
Ben was in awe watching the Disney-verse come to life right in front his eyes.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 16 July 2025
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Noun
In the late afternoon, my wife and I would have luscious cocktails in Bemelmans Bar and in the evening be awed by whatever chanteuse is entertaining in the Cafe.
Spend a month or two in our beach houses in Martha’s Vineyard and St. Simons Island.
—Herb Cromwell, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
The latter can just walk the rim and be awed by Inspiration Point, Sunset Point and other spots from afar.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
Human responses to ancient space weather For people on the ground at that time, auroras may have been the most immediate and striking effect, perhaps inspiring awe, fear, ritual behavior or something else entirely.
—Raven Garvey, Space.com, 24 July 2025
Ben was in awe watching the Disney-verse come to life right in front his eyes.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
Noun
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Concerned, the owner instantly got ready to jump in after Zoro the dog, but to his amazement the puppy worked it out, paddling with ease to the side of the pool.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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After 80 minutes of the highest highs and lowest lows, of falling in and out of love with life, of smelling the most sensual roses on the planet in a search for renewal, resurrection arrives in a blaze of amazement.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Its steadfast dedication to its classic roots, combined with a fearless spirit of innovation, results in pieces that never fail to amaze.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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Red tint amazes skywatchers Smartphones not enough to capture moon's beauty What would a lunar eclipse look like if the earth was flat?—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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
Verb
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Either way, you'll be astounded by just how light this laptop feels.—
Luke Larsen Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 Aug. 2025
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You might be astounded by what waits for you on the other side of taking a leap of faith.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Verb
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Just a few years into their Pixel love affair, though, owners have been dismayed to learn that a new software update will destroy the phone's battery life.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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Proponents of in-office work were also dismayed by Newsom’s about-face.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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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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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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