as in astonishment
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual
the look of startlement in her eyes when she found herself at the wedding seated next to her ex-boyfriend
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Garcia's clip has been viewed over a million times and over a thousand TikTok users have commented with a mix of astonishment and worry for her.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025 -
The image was born after her September 2024 presidential debate against Trump, where Harris peered at her opponent with a look of astonishment.—
Raven Maragh-Lloyd,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
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In Bull Connor’s case, film coverage of his fire-hose and police-dog attacks was broadcast on TV, triggering shock and fury in Washington and elsewhere, and ultimately leading to passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964.—
David Mcgrath,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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After kicking her feet in a circle to try to get the remains to move, the woman gasps and raises her hand to her mouth in shock.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Much to the amazement of the local populace, the eggs kept popping out—until it was discovered that the owner was writing the words and reinserting the eggs into the hapless hen’s cloaca.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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There's no shortage of amazement — and amusement — every time the Chiefs take the field, especially in January.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The news comes as no surprise, following the show’s highly successful winter return, which saw record-breaking viewership numbers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2025
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The 34-year-old Uncut Gems actress has revealed that her current New York home came with a surprise: a benevolent spirit named Beauty, who has taken up residence in the basement.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Startlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/startlement. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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