1
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
Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Debris from the explosion streaked through the sky, leaving people on the ground amazed and confused.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
The stadium was amazed by Modric’s finish, as were his team-mates, who wildly embraced him.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
After wading out into the turquoise blue waters at a seaweed farm, Marsh was amazed by how quickly the crop grew.
—Carly Kay, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Gimbel is amazed the dam is still a strong tourist attraction.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Debris from the explosion streaked through the sky, leaving people on the ground amazed and confused.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
The stadium was amazed by Modric’s finish, as were his team-mates, who wildly embraced him.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
After wading out into the turquoise blue waters at a seaweed farm, Marsh was amazed by how quickly the crop grew.
—Carly Kay, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazed
Adjective
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And it’s paid off; Laymon notes that several people are surprised to see his name in the end credits and even more shocked to realize that the grizzled man sporting scruffy stubble is Stewart.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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His illness had only been shared with the world days prior, and his departure from shocked and saddened fans of the group.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The nearly two-and-a-half-minute clip shows many of the original film's iconic scenes, including Lilo's astonished discovery of the mysterious blue alien Stitch.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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An astonished Lara asks them to move to the crew mess, which makes Wihan huff and puff in irritation.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 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
Adjective
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But Marcia Fulton, mother of 15-year-old victim Desiree Wheatley, told USA TODAY that she was disappointed in the stay but not surprised.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Kris, 69, seemed surprised at the topic even crossing her daughter's mind.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Some libertarians are among his biggest cheerleaders, others are appalled and the rest of us are calling balls and strikes.—
Steven Greenhut,
Orange County Register,
21 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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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 24 Mar. 2025.
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