as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
was in awe of the sinewy Olympic runners
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Recent Examples of awe
Deborah Farmer Kris, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
While the panel just scratched the surface of each issue, the conversation went deep and the room was left in awe of each activist and their imperative work.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
When you’re done oohing and awing, relax on the veranda with a glass of ginger lemonade.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Another source of awe that particularly resonates with teens is collective effervescence.
—Deborah Farmer Kris, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
While the panel just scratched the surface of each issue, the conversation went deep and the room was left in awe of each activist and their imperative work.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
Verb
Were awed by the strikingly white marble Taj Mahal, a monument to romance.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
When you’re done oohing and awing, relax on the veranda with a glass of ginger lemonade.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
Noun
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As everyone, including Pagán and his teammates, watches the 26-year-old in amazement, the only person who doesn’t seem surprised is Benson himself.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter for the 2025 Met Gala, the Sinners director and his wife and co-producer on the project discussed their amazement over the box office success of the vampire thriller.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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What amazes me is how reading has affected not just me but so many others as well.—
Lynne Agress,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
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While the dazzling auroras might’ve amazed our ancestors, the weak magnetic field intensified ultraviolet and cosmic radiation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
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For Córdova, that path began with a moment of astonishment: watching a television program about neutron stars as a young woman, she was struck by the immensity of the cosmos and felt the pull of a question that would guide her for a lifetime — how does the universe work?—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Then, to my astonishment, two slender blue-white streaks appeared, faintly at first, then slightly brighter, like a pair of angel wings peeking through some wondrous celestial realm.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Juneteenth show in Texas was the culmination of an unlikely rise, literally to the clouds, for a Black woman whose courage still astounds a century later.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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But still many have been astounded by the speed with which his administration broke from decades-long defense policies.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Verb
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The brawls were yet another chapter of dismaying fan behavior during San Diego’s inaugural season, which has been a big success on the field.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Christiansen said he’s dismayed by the changing landscape of college athletics with the transfer portal and NIL (name, image and likeness) money, and every coach agonizes on how to spread 11.7 scholarships over a 35-man roster.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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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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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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