Definition of wownext
as in hey
used to show that you are very surprised or pleased Wow! This is delicious! Oh, wow! I can't believe you came!

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Recent Examples of wow That’s the kind of wow moment that turns a simple stop into a lasting memory. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026 Our experts rave about Sony OLEDs for delivering that wow factor without needing a full setup overhaul. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Maybe people can now start digging deeper into Black Crowes, find that record, and be like, Oh, wow. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026 Best Family Sports Sedan BMW 5 Series The 5 Series’ comprehensive makeover will wow everyone in the car. Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wow
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Interjection
  • But, hey – two weeks from now, others will have to accommodate you.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
  • But hey, 64-year-old Curt Cignetti won one for the gimpers in January.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Interjection
  • Florid ha’s shot above 42% from deep in each of its last five games.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Good manners and charm go a long way – ha!
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

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“Wow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wow. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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