as in amazed
filled with amazement or wonder
gave the nationally known golfer an awed look
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Recent Examples of awed
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Alex has always been a bit awed by Tess, a former Olympic volleyball star turned stay-at-home mom who shut down emotionally after her retirement.
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Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Dec. 2025
Rachel Fabre, who coaches the Shine, said she is awed at the players' perseverance.
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Karen Hua,
CBS News,
6 Dec. 2025
The women, visitors from the countryside, seemed awed by everything.
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Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Alex has always been a bit awed by Tess, a former Olympic volleyball star turned stay-at-home mom who shut down emotionally after her retirement.
—
Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Dec. 2025
Rachel Fabre, who coaches the Shine, said she is awed at the players' perseverance.
—
Karen Hua,
CBS News,
6 Dec. 2025
The women, visitors from the countryside, seemed awed by everything.
—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awed
Adjective
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Once the excitement was over, Elvia Malcolm started looking through the photos on her phone and was amazed to see that some clear action shots of the chase.
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Once the excitement was over, Elvia Malcolm started looking through the photos on her phone and was amazed to see some clear action shots of the chase.
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Honorable Mentions Toverland, Netherlands One of the most innovative parks in the world for families, Toverland astounded me with its attention to detail.
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The film features numerous long-winded monologues, including one delivered by Tracy that astounded Shatner on set.
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Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.
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One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.
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Seated beside Rosado on Wednesday, Lopez appeared appalled at what had transpired in recent weeks.
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Democratic lawmakers were predictably appalled by Pulte’s selection.
Adjective
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As Chicago and the rest of the nation get ready to celebrate the country turning the big 250, some might be surprised to learn that the country’s alcohol tax is almost just as old.
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The Operating System Of The American Economy Most Americans are surprised to learn that the federal government has identified sixteen Critical Infrastructure Sectors that collectively support nearly every aspect of daily life.
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“Awed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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