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as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment
the awesome power of the sea
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
the food at the Sunday brunch was just awesome
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awesome power
an awesome feeling
an incredible feeling
an unbeatable feeling
an amazing feeling
a wonderful feeling
an unbelievable feeling
an awesome job
an awesome place
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Recent Examples of awesome
The first Nintendo Switch basically had the road to itself, and Nintendo instantly proved just how awesome a hybrid console and handheld could be, leading to massive success.
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Jay Peters, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
Incredible people with an equally awesome reception.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
But nonetheless, it's been awesome interacting with fans more.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Appreciation for these awesome activities is global, from Switzerland to Japan.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jay Peters, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
Incredible people with an equally awesome reception.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
But nonetheless, it's been awesome interacting with fans more.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Appreciation for these awesome activities is global, from Switzerland to Japan.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awesome
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The ones that look amazing until the light hits just right, and suddenly they’re see-through.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
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This amazing five-piece band has more than 20 years of industry experience.Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Every business has setbacks, project cancellations, and external events that can sap the energy from your team members and override the benefits of even the best people management efforts, including personal recognition and communication, and excellent team collaboration.Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Having the Internet all the time was astonishing and felt like the future.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Spurs rookie is averaging 1.0 steals and an astonishing 3.9 blocks per game this season.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Finance chief Amy Hood said in October that revenue growth from Microsoft’s Azure cloud will speed up in the first half of this year because of greater AI infrastructure capacity.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Both the film and its score achieved remarkable scope and weight out of relatively thin resources — there are no strings on the score — but perhaps the greatest length Blumberg went to was traveling to Carrara, Italy, where the scenes in its famous marble quarry had already been shot.Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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One mom dog who survived being shot four times shortly after giving birth to 11 puppies is making a miraculous recovery thanks to the kindness of generous donors.Gil Macias, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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To get in touch with the miraculous Francis, the folkloric Francis, read the Fioretti, or The Little Flowers of St. Francis, a 14th-century collection of tales about the saint and his friars.James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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They are joined by a fantastic supporting ensemble made up of Will Sharpe, Daniel Oreskes, Liza Sadovy, Kurt Egyiawan, Jennifer Grey, and Ellora Torchia.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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With such a fantastic lineup, MTS Records is ready to wrap up 2024 with a bang and usher in the new year with even more excitement!SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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Experts, including Mike Fried, CEO of The Diamond Pro, previously noted to the outlet that the ring has incredible value.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Nuclear arms control activists have long warned that a war between the U.S. and China poses an incredible risk of a nuclear escalation.Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Awesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awesome. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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