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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
it was rather amazing that the store let me return the sweater after I'd worn and even washed it
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the amazing feats of the circus acrobats simply enthralled the audience
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your ability to remember names and faces amazes me
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amazing results
an amazing ability
an astonishing ability
a phenomenal ability
an incredible ability
an awesome ability
a marvelous ability
amazing experience
an amazing amount
an amazing job
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Recent Examples of amazing
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
The advancement in genetics and the ability to diagnose rare genetic conditions is amazing.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 26 May 2025
With some of the most history, art, and culture in the world packed into this small country, as well as amazing food and wine, this is a culture vulture’s paradise.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Dominic Solanke works exceptionally hard but 15 goals in 42 appearances is not an amazing return from their club-record £65m striker.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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It’s just been an amazing ride, and we’re not done yet.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
The advancement in genetics and the ability to diagnose rare genetic conditions is amazing.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 26 May 2025
With some of the most history, art, and culture in the world packed into this small country, as well as amazing food and wine, this is a culture vulture’s paradise.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Dominic Solanke works exceptionally hard but 15 goals in 42 appearances is not an amazing return from their club-record £65m striker.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazing
Adjective
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The announcement, though abrupt, was not altogether surprising: City leaders have fretted the loss of Blue Diamond since the 1990s, and the cooperative has been steadily cutting costs in recent years.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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That's why the kind of blowup that happened this week was very surprising, disappointing to me.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Experts warned of startling low turnout in the lead-up to the historic election because of the mind-boggling array of unfamiliar choices and the novelty of voting for judges.—
MARÍA VERZA,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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The sudden change was startling to those in the building and puzzling to those around the league.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Even more stunning is that every one of us is unique and different.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Ahead of its launch on Prime Video on June 12, The Traitors India has unveiled its look, with 20 players attempting to identify the betrayers among them at the stunning Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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There isn’t a huge amount of that, but the fact that the robots are fighting at all is astonishing.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Regardless of his personal situation, what Enrique has done to this PSG side has been nothing short of astonishing.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Head to the historic Stonewall Inn for a day of drag-out-loud fun while raising funds for two incredible charities based at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Community Church: the Global Justice Institute and Sylvia’s Place, one of the city’s largest LGBTQ+ shelters and food pantries.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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These incredible snakes exemplify how relatively simple modifications can unlock entirely new modes of life and will continue to inspire biomimetic designs in engineering and robotics.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, Maye was able to make a miraculous pass for the first down, throwing against the grain.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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