amazement

noun

ə-ˈmāz-mənt How to pronounce amazement (audio)
Definition of amazementnext
1
as in astonishment
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary Israelites watched in amazement as the Red Sea parted so that they could cross on dry land

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2
as in shock
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual imagine Dorothy's amazement when she discovered that the Wizard of Oz was just an ordinary man

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Recent Examples of amazement Dos Santos stared toward the clock in amazement after finishing the 400-meter hurdles Thursday night at the Diamond League meet in Zurich. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Sitting in a swivel chair in a hotel conference room, Victor Peng stares out the window at the Chicago River with a look of amazement. — Tal Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 To my amazement, within a few weeks, Elizabeth had gotten into the habit of asking nicely instead of nagging. — Debby Waldman, Parents, 3 Aug. 2026 Upon landing at the park — and surely to the amazement and mild confusion of several dogs and their owners — we were met by Appenzeller's crew, who were there to pick us up and dismantle the balloon. — Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amazement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazement
  1. astonishment
  2. shock
  3. admiration
  4. surprise
  5. wonderment
  6. wonder
Noun
  • Much commentary has consisted of expressions of astonishment.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • When Hinton quit in May 2023, AI was mostly a story of astonishment.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of astonishment
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  • Globally, there is shock and condemnation over how Israel has conducted the war, and how Gaza remains in ruins and cut off from the world a year since the ceasefire.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Luckily, Skechers’ AERO Razor relies on a highly responsive HYPER BURST PRO™ midsole foam with HYPER ARC® rocker technology, a shock-absorbing Arch Fit® insole system, and a forefoot H-Wing™ for explosive energy return.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of shock
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  • My admiration extends to the unerring precision of their filmmaking.
    — Justin Chang, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The work earned Barber the admiration of President Bill Clinton and became a best-seller in paperback following the 9/11 attacks.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of admiration
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  • To [React with exaggerated surprise] is to DO A DOUBLE TAKE — as in, to take out double letters (not consecutive ones, mind you).
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Buckhead is far from a tranquil neighborhood, so this little oasis is a welcome surprise.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of surprise
Noun
  • The experience hooked the former Texas standout immediately, and the wonderment only grew from there.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Carmella says in wonderment, as if the Red Cross recommends one wait a period of time between activities.
    — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderment
Noun
  • In 2008, passionate surfer Tim Russo purchased the property, renamed it, and set out to organically grow it into a resort full of wonder where serious surfers and travelers fascinated with the surf lifestyle could vacation happily.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Fanny, his autistic eight-year-old granddaughter sees the world with bright precision and a sense of wonder.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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