as in hey
used to show that you are very surprised or pleased
Wow! This is delicious! Oh, wow! I can't believe you came!
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From personalized treasures to innovative gadgets and cozy home finds, these standout picks are guaranteed to wow even the hardest-to-shop-for.
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Along with the drivers and cars being literal billboards for a range of brands, F1 is often a loss leader for car manufacturers that want to wow elite customers.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
Oh wow, not again… Traveling back in time, as late as 2002 Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) could claim 94 percent of the web browser market.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The album didn’t wow many rock critics at the time.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Along with the drivers and cars being literal billboards for a range of brands, F1 is often a loss leader for car manufacturers that want to wow elite customers.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
Oh wow, not again… Traveling back in time, as late as 2002 Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) could claim 94 percent of the web browser market.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The album didn’t wow many rock critics at the time.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Wow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wow. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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