How to Use wow in a Sentence

wow

1 of 3 interjection
  • Oh, wow, that would be so, so cool.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Like, wow, those three years were so hard.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Here are a few to wow your avgeek friends.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
  • And then from the day – wow – a mix of so many things.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Want to wow your dinner guests?
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Want to wow your dinner guests?
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • And wow, what weather there was!
    — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • And just being around him was just like, wow.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
  • See who'll wow the home crowds in the World Cup.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
  • And someone just comes out think, Oh, wow.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
  • This cheesy side will wow all your Easter brunch guests.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • But the real wow moment comes at the end.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
  • This is an impressive cake bound to wow guests.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
  • The big wow, however, is at the rear of the boat.
    — Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
  • That was a thrill, to be on the Ryman stage — ah, wow.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Then there’s the world time pocket watch, because wow.
    — Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Stephens may not wow scouts with rare traits, but the floor is solid and the fit is easy.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Steady, solid back who doesn’t wow but doesn’t make many mistakes.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
  • And wow, did all my friends and co-workers have thoughts on the subject.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2023
  • Listen now to hear more about this month’s bake that is destined to wow!
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
  • And the whales—humpback, fin, and minke—never failed to wow us.
    — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Oh, wow, Cillian did the Opalite ad voiceover, too?
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Oh wow, this is kind of the death of rock and roll and pop star outrageousness.
    — Vulture, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Write it as a one-sentence statement that would make a stranger say 'wow' and want to know more.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • The second-round pick isn’t going to wow you with any single part of his game.
    — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • So that part didn't hit me maybe until later, that, wow, the show ended.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
  • And people are like, wow, this is something special.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025
  • But there is something to be said about a crowd-pleasing dip that can truly wow a crowd.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Oh wow, that’s a really good question!
    — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But there are some ‘wow’ plays on his tape that are really impressive.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

wow

2 of 3 noun
  • Nobody has a greater wow factor.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • Those Fourth of July pow-wows had paid off.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The Souk is a wow, compared to most film markets.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Up the wow factor with a cropped trench that’s dialed up to 11.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
  • There hasn’t been enough of a wow factor among those selections.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2023
  • These cushy ones will feel snug and stylish on, and are guaranteed to add a wow factor to your look.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 4 Nov. 2022
  • This arched full-length mirror will instantly add the wow factor to any room.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
  • But throw in gorgeous beaches, and the wow factor goes even higher.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
  • This is a wow, can't wait to see it on Shark Tank eventually.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 12 May 2022
  • This really gave our players a wow factor.
    — Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • There are beautiful things to buy, but the wow factor was missing overall.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The real wow factor, though, is a great room on the rear that’s flooded with natural light.
    — Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
  • For better or for worse, these stars brought the wow-factor to the Grammys red carpet.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2023
  • So, what pickup truck bed is large enough to double as a pool and cool enough to bring the wow factor to this promotion?
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
  • What are some of the crucial components that help a wedding achieve that next-level wow factor?
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 21 June 2023
  • And to create the wow factor, for Colucci practice makes perfect.
    — Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The wow factor begins in the foyer with its dramatic staircase.
    — Joey Morona, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022
  • That removes the wow factor and photo op of leaving a dog or cat under the tree with no preparation and a big red bow.
    — Leanne Italie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Madonna carries her wow factor into every room.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The aesthetic is majestic and aims for a transportive wow-factor.
    — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Garatti jewelry upped the wow-factor.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • And the newness of that and the wow factor of that is what’s going to be the thing, not the concept of the multiverse itself.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2023
  • Sadly, sharing lettuce with friends and neighbors just doesn’t have the same wow factor as homegrown tomatoes!
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The wow-factor of each pop-up is woven into every aspect but the most memorable is probably the venue.
    — Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese round out the wow factor in this creamy dish that can easily be made a day in advance.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The cutwork curlicues, stars, and trees on the border of this runner definitely deliver the wow factor.
    — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • This year, rather than swing for a big win and miss, work smarter and start with this succinct list for small—but still awesome—gifts that are guaranteed to deliver a big wow.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Anyone who sees it will instantly appreciate its ‘wow’ factor and know that there really was no expense spared.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
  • Opt for a mix of solid gold and French tip accent nails, as seen above, or commit to an entire 24-karat set for extra wow factor.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • Flight attendants roll the beloved ice cream cart through the business-class cabin at the end of the three-course meal service to offer each flier the fun dessert with wow-factor.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2023

wow

3 of 3 verb
  • Her performance wowed the critics.
  • Right off the bat, the fan wowed me with its sleek look.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Brown was equally wowed by the smooch.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Cast and fans alike were wowed by the recreation.
    — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Like a lot of people, she gets wowed by the lore.
    — Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Kids will be wowed by the sharks swimming over their heads.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • Kids will be wowed by the sharks swimming over their heads.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Jacey and Adam were wowed by the epic photo.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
  • San Diego, prepare to be wowed.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
  • But the judges were nonetheless wowed with her progress.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Your guests will be wowed by your flaky, golden brown pastry crust.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Soon, he’s wowed by just how much the geranium seems to be aware of.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 May 2026
  • Madonna wowed in a tiny lace minidress zipped down to her ribs and black fishnets.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Carey wowed in a long-sleeve red sequin dress and styled her wavy hair in a middle part.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Use it after cleansing and prepare to be wowed by how smooth your skin feels.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • For a dish that wows, multi-colored carrots are key.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The flatbread is on point, and the reuben wowed this reuben connoisseur.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
  • This is where the preview really wowed me.
    — Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • These creative event-planning skills have also wowed friends.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
  • His speed is serviceable but wouldn’t leave anyone wowed.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • He’s just so wowed by the experience, and his awe is so unearned.
    — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Ragtime star Caissie Levy wowed in a form-fitting blue sparkling dress.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • Alba wowed in a red corset with classic blue jeans, showcasing her flat midriff.
    — Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
  • In his three previous games, Waller wowed with four touchdowns.
    — Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The mom-of-two wowed with a bright red matte lipstick and a matching flush on her cheekbones.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • He was suitably wowed by their performance of his music.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • Sunday Vinyl is equipped with a sound system that wows with its sheer size and sleek design.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Lobotka dismantled it and wowed him.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The actress wowed in a rocker-chic monochromatic look.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
  • With zero emissions, sleek good looks, and amazing speed, the Bluegame chase boats wowed the crowd.
    — Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

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