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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
it was rather amazing that the store let me return the sweater after I'd worn and even washed it
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the amazing feats of the circus acrobats simply enthralled the audience
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your ability to remember names and faces amazes me
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amazing results
an amazing ability
an astonishing ability
a phenomenal ability
an incredible ability
an awesome ability
a marvelous ability
amazing experience
an amazing amount
an amazing job
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Recent Examples of amazing
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
These earthly/cosmic contrasts are visually amazing.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
The audience members and the fans of this show are amazing.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones, now $117 off, deliver amazing sound, top-notch noise cancellation, and a 60-hour battery life.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
It's developed by Inti Creates, the studio that made games like Mega Man Zero (amazing), Azure Striker Gunvolt (incredible), and Gal Gun (uhhhh... next question), and the people there are very good at making 2D sidescroller games.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
These earthly/cosmic contrasts are visually amazing.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
The audience members and the fans of this show are amazing.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones, now $117 off, deliver amazing sound, top-notch noise cancellation, and a 60-hour battery life.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazing
Adjective
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So when Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love finishes a 24-yard scramble by puffing his chest and taunting Jarrett, the response is far from surprising.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Now, astronomers have zeroed in on the surprising origin of the unusual radio pulses: a dead star, called a white dwarf, that is closely orbiting a small, cool red dwarf star.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Mar. 2025
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His leadership by example, his accomplishments on the field, his love of family, his service to our community and his dedication to excellence all herald his standing as a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their level of music knowledge at Bandcamp is startling and insanely impressive.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The freeze frame at the end faded to a startling shade of (blood!) red.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The stunning layer cake is perfect for spring celebrations.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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Gavin Newsom makes stunning admission on Dems' dwindling support.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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An astonishing, loopy and very true World War II story about Great Britain tricking Germany into believing false invasion plans has been the source material for non-fiction books and movies dramas.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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This was a 90% increase over the 9.9 million viewers who tuned in for the 2023 final and an astonishing 288% jump from 2022.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In this era of just like high risers and incredible athleticism, that’s obviously not the thing that jumps off the screen with him.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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This tech — along with the incredible support system of my parents, brothers, management team and eventually, my wife — significantly decreased the mental burden of managing my diabetes and in turn, empowered me to not let diabetes define my capabilities.—
Nick Jonas,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And not just the miraculous match-up of Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Cara Dutton, struggling to hold onto their Montana ranch until their troubled He-Man of a nephew Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) can come home to help, though that figures heavily.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Like a goalkeeper, who can be 40 minutes without touching the ball and suddenly has to make an almost miraculous intervention.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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