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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
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Some also left amazed that the deadliest day on Tahoe in recent memory was not even deadlier — and took it as a reminder of boating precautions, as visitors descend for Fourth of July weekend at the Sierra vacation destination.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
One of our first accounts was a cheese store in Beverly Hills and people were amazed by the combination.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
People were amazed by the way the camera captured years of activity.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
The New York Times was again amazed at the floral decorations.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Some also left amazed that the deadliest day on Tahoe in recent memory was not even deadlier — and took it as a reminder of boating precautions, as visitors descend for Fourth of July weekend at the Sierra vacation destination.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
One of our first accounts was a cheese store in Beverly Hills and people were amazed by the combination.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
People were amazed by the way the camera captured years of activity.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazed
Adjective
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In what seems like a parody of a ritual that exists mostly in the imagination of cartoonists, the proposal requires the gentleman to be on his knees offering an astonished lady a box containing a ring.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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And the writer’s astonished eyes answer: yes, that was me.—
Jayson Greene,
Time,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Based on the findings, don’t be surprised if there are more lessons to be learned from the tragedy.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Starting Jets center Joe Tippmann was one of those surprised people, but Glenn called Tippmann shortly after the deal was made to explain his thinking.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
Verb
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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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Regardless, artists such as Kristin Chenoweth and Rachel Zegler are shocked.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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The chance rediscovery of the little spotted kiwi, not seen on the mainland since 1978 both shocked and delighted conservationists.—
Lauren Liebhaber
July 16,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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When Burrell wasn’t tapped to join the show’s 28th season in January — after playing a central role in the first 27 — viewers were appalled and even Burrell was baffled.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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There was an appalled silence broken at last by Wells.—
Robeson Bailey,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
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An hour later, Jess stood atop a cement terrace, awed by the sea of chatter, laughter and shouts that swamped the plaza.—
Bennet Goldstein,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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In Wakanda Forever, Riri was a breath of fresh air, playing the awed but capable tourist in a grieving, technologically advanced nation.—
Stacia Brown,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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“Amazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazed. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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