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as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
was astonished at seeing a cow wandering down Main Street
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as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
grandparents astonished at how much their grandchildren had grown in the past year
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me
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Recent Examples of astonished
Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Immediately, the astonished news anchor attempted to hide the gesture behind a stack of papers.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Officers were called to reports of a multivehicle collision, but they were astonished to see instead the aftermath of a tornado, including bent utility poles and extensive property damage, Garner said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The four words were first spoken here on a bright spring afternoon at Camelback Ranch, my astonished syllables joining similar tones of amazement floating from every corner of a crowded press box.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Immediately, the astonished news anchor attempted to hide the gesture behind a stack of papers.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
Trending on Billboard Apparently, behind the scenes, Roan was just as astonished.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Officers were called to reports of a multivehicle collision, but they were astonished to see instead the aftermath of a tornado, including bent utility poles and extensive property damage, Garner said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonished
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For some commenters, the posts incite fervent ridicule; others are amazed and even inspired.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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How Did TikTok React? After posting the footage on TikTok, Lemos was amazed by the overwhelming reaction.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Hill said that many were surprised to learn the extent of Hill-Wolfskill’s support for everyone, from family and friends to complete strangers.J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2025
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Don’t be surprised if the project completion date slips into 2028 or 2029.Larry Penner, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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One Direction Members and Loved Ones Attend Liam Payne's Funeral By Maggie Ekberg Contributing Entertainment Writer 0 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Liam Payne's sudden passing shocked fans worldwide, and now, his cause of death has been confirmed.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Danni fills in Diana, who’s shocked that Danni was so bold to their boss.Emma Soren, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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Yes, Sam Darnold looked bewildered against Detroit in the regular season finale, and that conjures all sorts of lingering doubts.Jordan Brenner, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore brought different weapons to this cute fight: bobcat Kilgore and otter Brie, both seeming a little bewildered by the powder that surrounded them today.NBC News, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Astonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonished. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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