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as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
you'd be amazed at the destruction one small squirrel can cause inside a house
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as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
a visitor cannot help but be amazed by the size of the Great Pyramid
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as in surprised
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 amazed
Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article Prepare yourself to be amazed by the floral artistry on display to celebrate Lunar New Year this week at Westfield Valley Fair.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
This was another lengthy discussion for my classes, who were confused and amazed at the prospect of one person having the authority to unilaterally prevent someone from being charged for a crime, or expunging the records of those close to them solely for political purposes.
—Samuel Chambers, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Anyone who watched Sabrina Carpenter during the 2025 Grammy Awards might be equally amazed by the artist’s performance as much as her bouncy, voluminous hair.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Olight Clip-on Rechargeable Light Reviewers are amazed at the quality of this $40 light.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article Prepare yourself to be amazed by the floral artistry on display to celebrate Lunar New Year this week at Westfield Valley Fair.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
This was another lengthy discussion for my classes, who were confused and amazed at the prospect of one person having the authority to unilaterally prevent someone from being charged for a crime, or expunging the records of those close to them solely for political purposes.
—Samuel Chambers, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazed
Adjective
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One coach recalled noting down some of the insults players were dishing out to themselves mid-practice match, before sharing them with the shocked individuals once the session was over.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Chloe exits the dressing room when the masked man is gone, acting shocked and dismayed.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Little Caesars In this ad for Little Caesars’ Crazy Puffs, actor Eugene Levy is seemingly so astonished after taking a bite that his eyebrows fly off his face and flutter away, terrorizing everyone in their path.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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One of the most memorable examples is Caravaggio’s painting from 1601, in the National Gallery in London, showing an astonished apostle wearing a scallop shell on his vest.—
Virginia Raguin,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2025
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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At first glance, Eaton, 27, wasn’t surprised, as the previous owners had left things behind, including two other paintings, though those weren't as large nor as striking as this one.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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However, considering that his chances of a fourth victory were ruled out after the wreck, the 44-year-old was surprised and questioned why NASCAR didn't waive the caution flags.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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At one point, an appalled Robinson came outside to scold her daughter.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Every participant sells it perfectly, from Fey playing herself slinging zingers to Moynihan’s exaggerated appalled face to Leslie Jones' murderous eyes, and each line pushes the knife deeper into the collective hearts of gross men everywhere.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
22 Oct. 2016
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And some likely were still awed that Sabathia saved the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2008 playoff run by making each of his final three starts of the season on three days rest.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Its striking, smoke-ring-like appearance has both awed and puzzled astronomers, who have long debated whether this remnant truly takes on a ring shape or if its appearance is merely an illusion created by our viewpoint in space.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Amazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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