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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An intricate web of LED lights on the outside allows the company to project incredible graphics, while inside, concerts and interactive exhibits wow guests.
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Brands that deliver this kind of 'wow' factor with technology can create unforgettable experiences, build advocacy, and, ultimately, deepen customer loyalty.
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—John Hall, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
While Brown’s past is enough to convince organizers to petition the star, plenty of South African fans are still looking forward to seeing the entertainer wow the diverse crowd in December.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2024
These mega hits that are made on Spotify and Youtube with millions of streams and views […] that’s good news, but from there to be releasing 100,000 songs every Friday, wow!
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2024
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Brands that deliver this kind of 'wow' factor with technology can create unforgettable experiences, build advocacy, and, ultimately, deepen customer loyalty.
2.
—John Hall, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
While Brown’s past is enough to convince organizers to petition the star, plenty of South African fans are still looking forward to seeing the entertainer wow the diverse crowd in December.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2024
These mega hits that are made on Spotify and Youtube with millions of streams and views […] that’s good news, but from there to be releasing 100,000 songs every Friday, wow!
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for wow
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“Wow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wow. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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