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
What struck me most—and what still amazes me today—was its incredible audio design, creating water sounds that seemed impossible for 8-bit hardware.
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ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
In 2024 one woman amazed the internet with the results after she was warned not to paint her house white, only for the results to shock people who were against it at first.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
The way 16 different emotions can flit across his face in a single moment continually surprises, amazes and confounds us.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Marshall amazed Grant with his consistency and ability to show up every week and make key contributions.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
In 2024 one woman amazed the internet with the results after she was warned not to paint her house white, only for the results to shock people who were against it at first.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
The way 16 different emotions can flit across his face in a single moment continually surprises, amazes and confounds us.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Marshall amazed Grant with his consistency and ability to show up every week and make key contributions.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for amaze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amaze
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Bruce Brigham, the business's president, said Howie Glass had been a Midwest Glass customer for about 30 years and they were surprised by the closure news.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Couples who've been surprised by a string of baby boys or baby girls could be forgiven for wondering whether the odds in the offspring lottery are more than just pure chance.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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Joel Bernstein, Denver, N.C. I was astonished to read the June 30 letter (Proud of Trump) from Rob Berg, who compared Trump’s bombing of Iran with Barack Obama participating in an attack on Libya.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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That is why Nix's mind is what has Engram astonished.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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While she was alarmed by shiny black leggings, slingback boots, and a jean jacket, I was equally stunned by her Pentecostal version of nurses’ scrubs; a powder blue, boxy dress with a matching jacket and headwrap.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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In January 2019, the Empire star claimed to have been a victim of a hate crime that stunned Hollywood but later was accused of staging the attack.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Under the masterful conditioning care of Brendan Walsh, this powerful striding colt came within a neck of shocking the world at odds of 15-1 in the second leg of the Triple Crown series.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Don’t be shocked to see Navy try him at QB in that triple option in Annapolis.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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Many dogs and other pets were startled by the noise and ran away, shelter officials said, and good Samaritans found them and brought them to shelters.—
Marcus D. Smith
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
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On June 2, the heart of Sicily—Mount Etna—experienced a volcanic eruption that startled tourists, summoned emergency alerts, and shot lava and ash high into the sky.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
4 June 2025
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Seattle astounded housing advocates around the country in February 2025, when roughly two-thirds of voters approved a ballot initiative proposing a new 5% payroll tax on salaries in excess of US$1 million.—
Susanne Schindler,
The Conversation,
7 July 2025
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He's attended several protests over the years, but the crowd that gathered in Washington Park astounded him.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Amaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amaze. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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