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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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Recent Examples of amazing
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
It’s been amazing watching these different artistic worlds come together.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
His ability to understand what was going on in our heads was so amazing.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
But each was just a short hop from Tokyo, and the payoff was a deep dive into the many famous temples, shrines and amazing gastronomy of the area.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Being able to store thousands of photographs on a storage medium the size of a postage stamp is pretty amazing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
It’s been amazing watching these different artistic worlds come together.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
His ability to understand what was going on in our heads was so amazing.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
But each was just a short hop from Tokyo, and the payoff was a deep dive into the many famous temples, shrines and amazing gastronomy of the area.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazing
Adjective
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The most celebrated composer of film music in history has some surprising thoughts about the art form.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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While none of it is flattering, even less of it is surprising.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Make sure everyone gets to enjoy this wonderful pastime for years to come.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The music is wonderful and the archival footage a blast.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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While there have been some rumblings about Paramount on Reddit chat groups like Wall Street Bets, there hasn’t been anything like the Covid frenzy that boosted AMC Entertainment, GameStop and numerous other stocks to startling levels.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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In 1956, the American geologist M. King Hubbert made a startling prediction: In a matter of decades, the supply of fuel on which so much of modern society depended would dwindle.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Then have a look at the stunning Cantiere del Marche Flexplorer 146 Lt. Pete Maverick Mitchell, or the 34-meter Pendennis Fox for adventure.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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In one stunning shot, two hordes of warriors on rival sides of a conflict are seen from afar, like two waves crashing into each other.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
22 Aug. 2025
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The disruption led chair umpire Greg Allensworth to put Bonzi back onto his first serve, sparking an astonishing outburst from Medvedev.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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These projects depend on an astonishing amount of new power.—
Delaney Nolan,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 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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Both owners reported incredible business for their openings.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Secretariat won the Belmont by an incredible 31 lengths, and his record time of 2:24 still stands as the fastest of all time.—
Sarah Jean Maher,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The plant’s miraculous feat of survival may seem as enigmatic as its ancestry, but the two are likely connected, according to Welch’s colleague Dr. Greg Grant, the Smith County horticulturist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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This is a nearly miraculous achievement for a stove setup this small and light (8 ounces).—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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