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as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
was astonished at seeing a cow wandering down Main Street
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as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
grandparents astonished at how much their grandchildren had grown in the past year
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me
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Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
But most of the characters in the show at least get a moment of feeling astonished and adrift.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
LeBron James delivered such a jaw-dropping shooting clinic during the Lakers’ 116-104 win in Brooklyn on Sunday that an astonished Barclays Center crowd gave the four-time NBA MVP a rare road standing ovation.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2024
The duo both let out an astonished gasp and awkwardly stare in disbelief.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
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The fishermen proudly displayed their catch for astonished locals, and researchers have confirmed from a photo taken at the time that the shark on display was indeed a bull shark.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
But most of the characters in the show at least get a moment of feeling astonished and adrift.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
LeBron James delivered such a jaw-dropping shooting clinic during the Lakers’ 116-104 win in Brooklyn on Sunday that an astonished Barclays Center crowd gave the four-time NBA MVP a rare road standing ovation.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2024
The duo both let out an astonished gasp and awkwardly stare in disbelief.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
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To be amazed – and, perhaps, a little spooked – read the full story here.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2024
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Scott and his brother, Seth, were more amazed by what Logan hadn’t written.Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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So don’t be surprised if Blaine receives a scare before ultimately prevailing.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2024
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The set includes eight emotions: happy, sad, angry, surprised, silly, anxious, loved, and tired.Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Remember, this was the guy who smoothly grabbed Joan on the first night for private time in front of 23 other shocked competitors.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Plenty of the tunes also contain the kind of NSFW lyrics that land with shocked delight to an audience appreciative of someone getting away with a really dirty joke.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
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There this brilliant but bewildered scientist gets cornered by a plutocrat with impertinent questions.Alan Scherstuhl, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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Lewis Pullman, who stars as the bewildered Bob, is new to the supervillain force.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Astonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonished. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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