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 Çayoğlu mentions his amazement at meeting fans in Italy and Argentina, representations of their work crossing borders. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 7 July 2026 The two, alongside friend Cameron Munro, were among the thousands of Scottish supporters who descended on Fenway Park earlier this week, to the amazement and delight of many Red Sox fans. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026 Even his core interest in creatures, so often a well of amazement and positivity, couldn’t pull him up. — Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 All the while, officials on Capitol Hill, fans of college football and leaders across campuses watch on in amazement. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 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
  • The Platts look on with astonishment when their idyllic 1970s neighborhood appears to be transported way back in time.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • The revelation itself becomes part of the artwork, shifting the experience from astonishment to reflection and encouraging a more critical examination of the assumptions that shape everyday life.
    — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of astonishment
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  • But there are key things that are going to put upward pressure on inflation, besides tariffs and the oil price shock and the commodities supply chain shock that is flowing through now.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Breman noted that price shocks stemming from the Middle East conflict have not fully dissipated.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shock
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  • Sabrina is no Dolly, which isn’t a knock but a comment on the impossibility of any new artist ever enjoying the level of admiration and adoration that Parton did for most of her life.
    — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Rapper Eminem expressed his admiration and sorrow at never getting to meet her.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of admiration
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  • There’s one guest, though, who took him by surprise the most.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Robert is then crowned king, much to Thom and Bret’s surprise.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of surprise
Noun
  • Even in the nineteenth century, before the neuronic machinery of the retina was fully understood, biologists approached the eye with wonderment.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The discovery, meant to stoke doubts about the authenticity of Freddy’s wonderment at basic aspects of American life, soon led to a more damaging one.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of wonderment
Noun
  • The space telescope hasn't just collected incredible data; its images have also given the general public a new appreciation for the beauty and wonder of space.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Although an Assassin's Creed-style parkour system would do wonders for the game's movement given the setting, the protagonist's magical steed was a joy to ride.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Amazement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazement. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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