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as in astonishment
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
Israelites watched in amazement as the Red Sea parted so that they could cross on dry land
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as in shock
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual
imagine Dorothy's amazement when she discovered that the Wizard of Oz was just an ordinary man
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Recent Examples of amazement
To my amazement, the weight started falling off after the first few weeks.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
To my amazement, within a few weeks, Elizabeth had gotten into the habit of asking nicely instead of nagging.
—Debby Waldman, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
Though their time in space was short, all six stepped away from the experience feeling a serene sense of awe and humble amazement.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Fishburne, 63, says in amazement when seeing the photo, which showed his father wearing glasses and a black suit.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
To my amazement, within a few weeks, Elizabeth had gotten into the habit of asking nicely instead of nagging.
—Debby Waldman, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
Though their time in space was short, all six stepped away from the experience feeling a serene sense of awe and humble amazement.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Fishburne, 63, says in amazement when seeing the photo, which showed his father wearing glasses and a black suit.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
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Among those who watched in astonishment at the fundraiser were New Hampshire Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and California U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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To Jin’s astonishment, the sphere darted through the inner courtyard around to the entranceway and then directly out the main gate.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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The shock expressed by analysts and Jørgensen's surprise at his firing reveal catastrophic communication breakdown.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Shekinah’s friends were then in for a shock when Sarper suggested a clause of his own for their theoretical prenup.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Gifford expressed her admiration for Cody, who spearheaded a remodel of his family home.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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Both parties will formally endorse candidates in the summer, but barring a major surprise the November election will be between him and Zoppo-Sassu.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
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The suggestion came as a surprise, Grace said, considering the union was fighting for an additional 1% salary raise this year just before last Wednesday’s budget announcement.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 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
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During his latest mission, his third long-duration on the International Space Station, Pettit brought his brand of wonderment to the assignment.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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The parallels with the film inspired both of us to embrace the present with more wonder and gratitude and look to the future not only with a stronger father-daughter bond, but with more hope and adventure about what else is out there.—
Melody Chiu,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Moviegoing, even with all the recent industry challenges, remains an unrivaled magical experience that sparks imagination, creates wonder, and fulfills our human need for social connections.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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