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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 rooftop is always bustling and has an awesome view.
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Lee Middleton, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
David’s medium prediction: Someone is going to make an AI gadget that is undeniably awesome and successful.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 8 Dec. 2024
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Dec. 2024
More than most years, 2024’s Top 25 makes for an awesome, odd and awesomely odd playlist.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lee Middleton, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
David’s medium prediction: Someone is going to make an AI gadget that is undeniably awesome and successful.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 8 Dec. 2024
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Dec. 2024
More than most years, 2024’s Top 25 makes for an awesome, odd and awesomely odd playlist.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awesome
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Expect opulent craft cocktails, Champagne and wine, plus caviar, oysters and light bites/shareables, presented in a space with amazing views and a Googie design.Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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So everybody was just trying to ask something of me, which was an amazing thing.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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With its combination of skilled professionals, advanced technology, and affordability, Turkey—and Vera Clinic in particular—is an excellent choice for anyone seeking exceptional hair restoration results.William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Both turned out to be historic miscalculations — with no clearer evidence than the astonishing fall of an Assad family regime on Sunday that had ruled Syria for 53 years.Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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But while this award was received with a swell of enthusiasm back in West Africa, virtually no one in the U.S. had ever written about him or his family’s astonishing legacy.Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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Not only is this a more efficient approach for designers, but these systems also afford greater scalability since design changes can be implemented once and then updated throughout the entire platform.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Around the same time, The County Buzz – the high school sports magazine Etienne launched in 2005 – made a miraculous comeback.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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This is a 16-time Funny Car champion, mind you, whose latest chapter reads like something out of a Hollywood blockbuster, complete with fire, fury, and a miraculous escape.Greg Engle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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And for parents, getting to see your kids engage in nature and learn something new while on vacation is fantastic.Bjorn Behlert, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kai Rose Reed Diffuser Kai's distinguished rose scent is a fantastic floral that feels timeless in any space.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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On top of the track views, the space also features incredible food options and entertainment space.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Can SpaceX’s skyrocketing potential translate into incredible return?Joel Shulman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Awesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awesome. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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