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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
Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
The atmosphere will be amazing, the stadium is very good.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Who would have thought that Donald Trump would be the one to stop Tesla's amazing international sales run in its tracks?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
To push attendance higher and garner more interest MLR needs to deliver an amazing product and Americans need to win.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
These cases cannot succeed without the amazing team of county detectives and the other detectives throughout Bucks County who make up our Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
The atmosphere will be amazing, the stadium is very good.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Who would have thought that Donald Trump would be the one to stop Tesla's amazing international sales run in its tracks?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
To push attendance higher and garner more interest MLR needs to deliver an amazing product and Americans need to win.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazing
Adjective
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And speaking of monologues, Carrie Coon’s surprising final sentiment has to be one of the finale’s pinnacles.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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Out of all the characters, however, the Moo Moo Meadows cow went viral online for its surprising inclusion in the roster.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Along with the physical camouflage and protection, it is thought to be effective in startling predators such as the wasp caught on film, giving both caterpillars and hummingbird hatchlings a greater chance of survival.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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Instead, those who have been paying attention have watched something startling.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The stunning move may have repercussions on hundreds of other international students who have been targeted by the administration.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt then said Tuesday that Trump’s threats of even higher tariffs on China will become reality after midnight, when imports from China will be taxed at a stunning 104% rate.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Musk is an astonishing $147 billion richer this year.—
Roy Canivel,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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That this change is reportedly being considered when Republicans hold a trifecta makes the whole thing more astonishing.—
The Editors,
National Review,
1 Apr. 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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The Red Scare unfolded amid all of this other incredible political activity, including the civil rights movement and the push for women’s rights.—
Sara Georgini,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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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.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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That the 29-year-old was present, let alone capable of leading the celebrations, was nothing short of miraculous.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Speaker technology is pretty miraculous, with increasingly smaller machines providing rich, loud sound through Bluetooth connections, Wi-Fi, HDMI ARC, and more.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Amazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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