How to Use wow in a Sentence

wow

1 of 3 interjection

• The icing on the cake is dew points around 50 degrees — wow.
  — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
• Take a dresser from ho-hum to wow with one of these easy DIY projects.
  — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2023
• And wow, did all my friends and co-workers have thoughts on the subject.
  — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2023
• Oh wow, this is kind of the death of rock and roll and pop star outrageousness.
  — Vulture, 22 Jan. 2024
• Playing behind him is like, wow, he’s struck a lot of guys out.
  — Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 18 July 2023
• Cocaine Bear, Oppenheimer, and Fair Play all in one year, wow.
  — James Grebey, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2023
• Want to bake up a breakfast treat that will wow some overnight guests, or treat the family to something special?
  — Joseph Lee, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
• Yet the company has struggled to wow investors since then.
  — Lionel Lim, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2023
• Certain robots come ready to wow kids out of the box, while in the cases of other models, putting them together is part of the fun.
  — Julie Evans, Parents, 12 Mar. 2024
• These live performances in Vegas are sure to wow audiences of all ages.
  — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
• During the workshop, a host will provide step-by-step instructions on how to complete the project and wow all your friends with the finished masterpiece.
  — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
• Right now, shoppers can pick up sweater dresses, bodycon options, and stunning velvet garments that are sure to wow.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
• Whether cool demos that wow investors today translate into thriving companies years down the road, of course, remains to be seen.
  — Steve Mollman, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2024
• Avoid Cloudy Ice To really wow your guests, try boiling your water before freezing it.
  — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
• Jones’ impression of Carey, 54, in particular seemed to wow everyone in the TV studio.
  — Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
• But reading a script, which is wow, because that’s actually how Sherry started out at MGM.
  — Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2023
• Discover several can’t-miss Apple devices, below that will wow even your most up-to-date friend.
  — Porter Simmons, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
• While his moves may not necessarily wow the folks at Gruene Hall, not a single drop from his beverage spilled, which is a pretty impressive feat.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2024
• Temperatures will be a bit warmer, and the stunning colors of Yellowstone's aspens and cottonwoods will make your photos sure to wow.
  — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2023
• Old World Europe nails luxury, with countless hotels in cities across the continent managing to wow guests.
  — Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020
• Furthermore, Navarro discovers that Clark had a secret trailer — and wow, is the inside of that trailer creepy, filled with animal bones.
  — Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Jan. 2024
• In Parchment This sophisticated seafood supper is sure to wow your sweetheart.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
• In Viejas, even the dirtiest possessions wow like a Picasso.
  — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2024
• Buying a whole rotisserie chicken is a good alternative, but following this recipe is sure to wow your cookout guests.
  — USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
• Looking specifically for a turkey deep fryer to wow at this year's Thanksgiving?
  — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 12 July 2023
• It's been extraordinary since Wednesday night, just wow.
  — Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
• The appeal is obvious (wow, that is interesting!), while the pitfalls can sometimes be buried under a proliferation of cool facts.
  — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2023
• Its first season, arriving Thursday, wrestles Liu’s inventions and physics explainers onto the screen with visual grandeur, thrills and wow moments.
  — James Poniewozik, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
• The project uses motion capture and real-time rendering, creating 3D images meant to discomfort rather than wow, Variety wrote in June.
  — John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
• Reformation Talor silk dress Prepare to wow this holiday season in this pretty jewel-tone dress that's surprisingly on sale.
  — Porter Simmons, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023

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wow

2 of 3 noun

• And the newness of that and the wow factor of that is what’s going to be the thing, not the concept of the multiverse itself.
  — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2023
• These cushy ones will feel snug and stylish on, and are guaranteed to add a wow factor to your look.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 4 Nov. 2022
• For better or for worse, these stars brought the wow-factor to the Grammys red carpet.
  — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2023
• This is a wow, can't wait to see it on Shark Tank eventually.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 12 May 2022
• There hasn’t been enough of a wow factor among those selections.
  — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2023
• But throw in gorgeous beaches, and the wow factor goes even higher.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
• The real wow factor, though, is a great room on the rear that’s flooded with natural light.
  — Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
• This arched full-length mirror will instantly add the wow factor to any room.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
• And to create the wow factor, for Colucci practice makes perfect.
  — Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
• That removes the wow factor and photo op of leaving a dog or cat under the tree with no preparation and a big red bow.
  — Leanne Italie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2023
• What are some of the crucial components that help a wedding achieve that next-level wow factor?
  — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 21 June 2023
• Flight attendants roll the beloved ice cream cart through the business-class cabin at the end of the three-course meal service to offer each flier the fun dessert with wow-factor.
  — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2023
• The wow factor begins in the foyer with its dramatic staircase.
  — Joey Morona, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022
• This year, rather than swing for a big win and miss, work smarter and start with this succinct list for small—but still awesome—gifts that are guaranteed to deliver a big wow.
  — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 19 Dec. 2022
• The cutwork curlicues, stars, and trees on the border of this runner definitely deliver the wow factor.
  — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2022
• The wow-factor of each pop-up is woven into every aspect but the most memorable is probably the venue.
  — Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
• Serve Food on It Create a wow factor at your next celebration with a tower of cupcakes displayed on this stand.
  — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2023
• Plus, the color options and sizing bring a wow factor like no other with sizes XS-5XL and plus offered, along with 44 different colors.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2023
• Each provides 1,195 square feet of wow factor, including a sizable outdoor terrace, lounge area and walk-in closet.
  — David Dickstein, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
• The rise of bleachers alongside the court was packed, and the oohs and wows accompanying each of Shelton’s blasts—even his faults—created a steady murmur of astonishment.
  — Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2023
• Asking the bot to be more conversational in its response or asking it to add a sarcastic joke can go a long way, but its essays still seem to be missing the wow factor.
  — Paige Hagy, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2023
• Besides the wow factor, large formats have a particular advantage: The liquid ages more slowly thanks to the greater ratio between the wine in the bottle and the air that can enter via the cork closure.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023
• Its 25-foot ceiling brings a wow factor and a luxurious sense of tranquility.
  — Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2023
• There's a wow-factor to each piece, and that very essence in her clothing translates into the velvets, silks, and other materials produced by Romo Fabrics.
  — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 6 Apr. 2023
• In the latest version of this technology, Zenith has restructured the movement to offer a bigger wow factor to its visual appeal.
  — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2021
• Anyone who sees it will instantly appreciate its ‘wow’ factor and know that there really was no expense spared.
  — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
• The street style scene can be incredibly theatrical, with guests having at least three outfit changes in a day in the back of their chauffeured cars, pieces borrowed by designers for an hour or so, and outfits chosen for their wow factor.
  — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2023
• Its newest exhibit, Caribbean Journey, doubled the size of the original facility and amped up the wow factor.
  — Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 1 Jan. 2023
• But the fact that this chic, modern bolthole wows aesthetically and feels so genuinely welcoming just gives travelers even more reasons to book.
  — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2023
• The 2023 Oscars red carpet (which was actually champagne-colored this year as to not compete with the red drapery) is here, and as expected, everyone is bringing the drama, the elegance, and the wow factor.
  — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2023

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wow

3 of 3 verb

• Her performance wowed the critics.
• That was the first time I was wowed by him as an actor.
  — Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2023
• But you will be wowed by the cause, and the spectacle may move you to tears.
  — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
• The Civic Si isn't a car that will wow your neighbors with flashy styling.
  — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 30 Nov. 2021
• Creamy and moist, with just the right amount of sweetness, this dessert will wow your guests.
  — Sunset Magazine, 11 Nov. 2022
• Strands fall at the same length creating a sleek look that wows.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
• Neha wants to wow her guests with a fun and flavorful meal, and she’s come to the right place.
  — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 30 Nov. 2022
• There, he’s wowed to learn that men make all the money and basically rule the land.
  — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 July 2023
• From finger foods to hearty apps, these dishes will wow your guests.
  — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 13 Jan. 2023
• Of course, a few judges with keys to a W-12 version in their pocket were not as wowed by the V-8, and that’s to be expected.
  — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2023
• Testers were wowed by the taste and froth of Rise’s shelf-stable oat milk, which saved them (and their wallets) a few trips to the coffee shop.
  — Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
• Nearly every singer wowed the shoppers who stopped to watch at the three-story mall.
  — Jeong Park, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
• Congdon wowed in a black satin dress and red heels, while Barkley donned a white suit jacket and black pants.
  — Ilana Frost, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024
• Electric aviation is in its infancy, and the record book won’t wow fans of The Right Stuff.
  — Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2022
• Plenty of restaurants are back this year with special menus that will wow moms.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021
• The couple also wowed on the carpet at the 2023 Academy Awards.
  — Ilana Frost, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
• The lime-honey syrup takes just a couple minutes to make, keeps well in the fridge, and will wow family and guests alike.
  — Blair Donovan, Country Living, 31 July 2023
• McNulty, a fan of tennis, enjoyed the show, but wasn’t wowed.
  — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2023
• The trick wows his small audience, but the presentation is still a tad rough.
  — Billy Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2023
• Rami, in particular, wows the group with his almost-bridal-but-not-bridal menswear, earning him the top spot of the week and $5,000 to boot.
  — Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 24 Aug. 2023
• Plus, guests will be wowed by electrifying sounds and beats from world-class acts in dance and house music.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
• Dress up your door with a Halloween wreath or a witch broom, or hang oversized spiders that will wow your party guests.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 21 June 2023
• At The Cookout’s 2023 iteration, Jones wowed a group of women known as the Foodchasers.
  — C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024
• And of course, there is fine dining to experience, line dancing to get into, and rodeos that will wow you.
  — Anna Mahan, Country Living, 10 Sep. 2023
• Shannon leads the Illini with 17.1 points per game and has wowed crowds with electrifying dunks.
  — Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023
• The second band, the Mums, from Lynchburg, Virginia, wowed me with their grungy, riot girl energy and tight sound.
  — Jackson Landers, Spin, 14 Aug. 2023
• Jason argues with Storm during a deck dispute about the slide, and Natasha tries to wow the guests with an elaborate wine pairing.
  — Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022
• The star has wowed the fashion industry by daring to wear innovative looks, on and off the red carpet.
  — Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
• The first supermoon of the year, the buck moon - referring to when young male deer begin to show antlers - wowed viewers at the beginning of July.
  — Amudalat Ajasa, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2023
• This almost iridescent blonde will wow against a summer glow.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024