How to Use awed in a Sentence
awed
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The crowd went from laughing to cheering to awed silence.
—Jason Johnson, The Root, 26 Feb. 2018
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As time went on, Issac became more and more awed by her.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2020
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So too with this vast novel, which will leave you awed by the heat of its anger and the depth of its compassion.
—Ron Charles, The Denver Post, 31 May 2017
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But when the local's president stepped to the mic, the room listened in awed silence.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2020
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On the sandy path, Morito’s fluid walk was silent, and our group fell into an awed hush.
—Catherine Buni, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
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Meanwhile, Chi Chi is awed to be in the presence of guest judge and true diva Vanessa Williams.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2018
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As the sun rose into a cobalt sky and the mercury climbed to 75, sturgeon finned in the shallows just feet away from awed humans.
—Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2023
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Throughout, the author’s tone is awed, reaching for the profound.
—Rumaan Alam, The New Republic, 11 Feb. 2020
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In testing, we were awed by how well this brush was able to dry roots, despite its roller-barrel size.
—Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2020
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Sydla said at some point after a long, awed silence had come over us.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 May 2022
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The girl here seems awed into submission rather than bent to Mercury’s will by force.
—Stephanie McCarter, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022
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There was a moment of awed silence as the boys contemplated such a thing, and then a burst of laughter.
—Susan Dominus, New York Times, 9 June 2017
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Hair products can work for one form of curls and not others so I was awed at how this brush detangled my hair.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
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The trophy moves through hallways basking in the stares of awed students, teachers and parents.
—Jim Ayello, USA TODAY Sports, 22 May 2017
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Abiy’s aides talked in awed tones about his tireless energy.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2022
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The birds, which are strictly protected by law, have caused quite a bit of damage to the home, and the homeowner is both awed and a bit frustrated at the event.
—Mike Wehner, BGR, 5 May 2021
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Watching even one half of a World Cup soccer game is enough to become awed by the players’ athleticism.
—Jen Murphy, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2022
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But watching Porter at work on this cannot but inspire awed reverence.
—Anabel Dean, CNN, 23 Jan. 2023
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If anything, growing older has left him only more awed by the wonders of life and the mysteries of the universe.
—Emily Bobrow, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022
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Trails are the cathedrals of the wild, leaving us both awed and humbled before a presence larger than ourselves.
—Nicholas Kristof, National Geographic, 8 Sep. 2020
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The artists who knew him (for instance, Burden) viewed him with a kind of awed reverence, but his career was not going well.
—New York Times, 17 Feb. 2021
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Scientists who study it speak of it with a mix of weary frustration and awed reverence.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2012
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Other members of the suburban pantheon include picket fences, malls, and of course, the shed (which is to be awed at and never touched).
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2023
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Willy Lambert, Jesse’s manager and one of the good guys, is among the awed onlookers and offers Jane and the Breakers a record contract based on their set.
—BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2021
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During a stopover in Athens, I was awed when visiting Lykeon, where Aristotle taught.
—Kai Von Fintel, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2022
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Sam Eddins also feels a little awed at the Brindley family's courage and grace.
—Sara Clarkson, chicagotribune.com, 14 Sep. 2017
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The singer, still awed by the staggering success, attributes Hootie’s popularity to being out of step with the times.
—Alan Light, Variety, 4 Dec. 2023
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The film awed critics, and McKenzie’s heart-stopping performance heralded the arrival of a star.
—Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2018
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Scientists have shown that feeling awed by nature provides a juice-like cleanse for the brain, clearing the mind and improving our sense of well-being.
—Annette McGivney, Outside Online, 3 May 2021
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The story of his career is one of visual impressions and awed testimonials from those who lined up with and against him.
—Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 11 Oct. 2021
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