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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
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
This is an amazing place for Lindsay to be, for a number of reasons.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
That’s the thing many people still misunderstand about this amazing man.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
This is an amazing place for Lindsay to be, for a number of reasons.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Verb
In one camp Gao Sheng breaks a cultural norm by helping her father and uncles with a big project, amazing her relatives with her physical and mental strength.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazing
Adjective
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The troop withdrawal is hardly surprising, said Michał Matlak, a senior fellow at the European University Institute and director of the Institute for Innovation and Technology in Warsaw.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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One of the most pleasantly surprising things about visiting the Florida Keys is seeing how many attractions allow for four-legged visitors accompanying their humans.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From the 19th century to World War I, the White House grounds had been accessible to a degree that can seem startling today.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Henley's eyes were light blue, vivid and startling against the rest of her coloring.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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His victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Ferrari 499P Hypercar marked a new peak in his astonishing recovery from a life-changing rally crash in 2011.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The nomination is really a testament to the remarkable artists who brought the play to life—our astonishing director, Kenny Leon, our extraordinary ensemble of actors, our brilliant designers, and the tireless crew, along with everyone at MTC.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Verb
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An odd pattern has also emerged over the last decade, of shocking personnel moves coinciding with the Yankees coming to Fenway.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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In April 2022, Vicky announced her retirement with just one day's notice, shocking the entire staff.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In these quietly stunning essays, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, the daughter of an Army veteran and a schoolteacher, looks back on her upbringing in Buckhannon, West Virginia.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This popular, low-maintenance plant features stunning burgundy foliage and bright pink spring flowers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Impressively, 94% of the property’s waste avoids landfill— miraculous for a hotel of this size—with it either being recycled, donated, or made use of in the hotel grounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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But Orlando City scored the final four goals of the match to stun Inter Miami, clinching a miraculous 4-3 comeback victory on Saturday night at Nu Stadium.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest is home to an incredible amount of biodiversity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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In the moments before the Kentucky Derby began, two incredible women – one stepping off the grandest stage in horse racing and another about to step onto it – strode together to Churchill Downs’ paddock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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