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as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
her explanation did little to relieve his puzzlement
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as in mystery
something hard to understand or explain
the whole situation remains a puzzlement to everyone who was there
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Recent Examples of puzzlement
But puzzlement quickly shades into pleasure across the album’s sparse but unsparing 23 minutes: Ominous lyrics about scammers, guns, and LSD are brightened by some of Blunt’s poppiest compositions, full of swelling strings and jangling guitars.
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Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Megalopolis has been an object of curiosity, passion and puzzlement across the film and cultural landscape, first surfacing as a finished work nearly two months before its world premiere in Cannes.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
The Afghans observed these developments at first with puzzlement, then with frustration, and ultimately with anger.
—Karl W. Eikenberry, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2013
Related Articles The Italian designer has also become, to his apparent puzzlement, an icon for young generations thanks to his inimitable, offhand elegance.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
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Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Megalopolis has been an object of curiosity, passion and puzzlement across the film and cultural landscape, first surfacing as a finished work nearly two months before its world premiere in Cannes.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
The Afghans observed these developments at first with puzzlement, then with frustration, and ultimately with anger.
—Karl W. Eikenberry, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2013
Related Articles The Italian designer has also become, to his apparent puzzlement, an icon for young generations thanks to his inimitable, offhand elegance.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puzzlement
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Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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There was also confusion concerning Blaise’s whereabouts when Bailey died.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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What's New The and local police have launched an investigation after a number of mystery drones were spotted over White Settlement, a suburb of Fort Worth in Texas which houses a major naval base.James Bickerton, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mamet is essentially playing a variation on her character from The Flight Attendant: the steadfast and focused best friend who’s better equipped to solve the mystery than our heroine.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Neptune direct removes the fog from your sixth house of health habits and work dynamics.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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As the sun and Mercury align, the fog in your mind parts.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rhodes asked in bewilderment in a video to his TikTok account @_danielrhodess.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Right back in that all-too-familiar state of bewilderment and agitation.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Puzzlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzlement. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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