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1
as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
the crowds were awestruck by the aerial feats of the stunt pilots
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2
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
awestruck by the majesty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
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These Hasbro action figures, and their onscreen incarnations, are capable of reducing even the most mature, jaded adult into an awestruck child who just wants to get down on the floor and play with them.
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 June 2023
Kimmel mentioned Rogen’s awestruck attitude toward Steven Spielberg; Rogen went deeper into the pathology of that particular friendship.
—Vulture, 17 Mar. 2023
Florence Pugh, Old-Hollywood elegant in a bejeweled necklace and white off-the-shoulder gown, is stopped by an awestruck little girl (in suit and tennis shoes) who couldn’t be more thrilled to meet Yelena Belova, the next Black Widow.
—Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2023
Those that were around prior to the advent of being able to directly walk onto an aircraft for an airborne trip were inevitably awestruck with the reality of being able to fly.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 12 June 2022
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 June 2023
Kimmel mentioned Rogen’s awestruck attitude toward Steven Spielberg; Rogen went deeper into the pathology of that particular friendship.
—Vulture, 17 Mar. 2023
Florence Pugh, Old-Hollywood elegant in a bejeweled necklace and white off-the-shoulder gown, is stopped by an awestruck little girl (in suit and tennis shoes) who couldn’t be more thrilled to meet Yelena Belova, the next Black Widow.
—Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2023
Those that were around prior to the advent of being able to directly walk onto an aircraft for an airborne trip were inevitably awestruck with the reality of being able to fly.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 12 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awestruck
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To be amazed – and, perhaps, a little spooked – read the full story here.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2024
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Scott and his brother, Seth, were more amazed by what Logan hadn’t written.Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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The chief prevention against getting old is to remain astonished.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
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Even Jeff still seems astonished to be in the presence of one of hip-hop’s founding innovators.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Remember, this was the guy who smoothly grabbed Joan on the first night for private time in front of 23 other shocked competitors.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Plenty of the tunes also contain the kind of NSFW lyrics that land with shocked delight to an audience appreciative of someone getting away with a really dirty joke.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
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So don’t be surprised if Blaine receives a scare before ultimately prevailing.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2024
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The set includes eight emotions: happy, sad, angry, surprised, silly, anxious, loved, and tired.Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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For a moment, there is what could be described as an awed pause, before a vaping assistant breaks the spell.Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Hair products can work for one form of curls and not others so I was awed at how this brush detangled my hair.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Awestruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awestruck. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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