as in to surprise
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your ability to remember names and faces amazes me
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Recent Examples of amaze
The science behind the process continues to amaze me.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Severe geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across US (photos)
Don Pettit sees petite Dawn descending
Monday, September 16, 2024: NASA astronaut Don Pettit has amazed us again with another outstanding photo.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Ben Böhmer - Bloom Composer and producer Ben Böhmer amazes with Bloom.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
But other events, have amazed us with great beauty and displays of creative energy.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Severe geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across US (photos)
Don Pettit sees petite Dawn descending
Monday, September 16, 2024: NASA astronaut Don Pettit has amazed us again with another outstanding photo.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Ben Böhmer - Bloom Composer and producer Ben Böhmer amazes with Bloom.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
But other events, have amazed us with great beauty and displays of creative energy.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amaze
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Again, no one should be surprised by Wednesday’s announcement.—
Bill McKibben,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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The announcement did not surprise the market given Trump had previously alluded to the move, during discussion of his upcoming 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium, Piotr Ortonowski, head of copper market analysis at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, told CNBC.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s embrace of America’s adversary and rejection of its ally has been so swift and complete that even top Kremlin officials are astonished.—
Susan B. Glasser,
The New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Garnett — astonished to the point of confusion — put his camcorder down instead of filming the reaction.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The TikTok post has since gained attention, and Keziah was stunned by the reaction.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Then, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams stunned with her voluminous loose curls and signature brown lip liner and lipstick combo.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Taser shocked him for a few seconds, then Wilhoite got into his car and drove away, according to the affidavit.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Timothée Chalamet pulled an upset win for Outstanding Male Actor for A Complete Unknown and Conclave shocked as well with an Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture win at the 2025 SAG Awards Sunday night in Los Angeles.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Though friendly toward her until that moment, Tembo was startled by the noise.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But when Freed walked away, the elk got startled and ran into a gully full of snow.—
The Steamboat Pilot,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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What astounds, though, are the sculpture’s extraordinary eyes.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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That said, the rally in $Trump and $Melania tokens has astounded longtime market watchers.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Amaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amaze. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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