astonishment

Example Sentences

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"I had seen the fjord and notable mountain features in the satellite images, but being there in person filled me with astonishment at what had happened."

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

When Anthony Bourdain traveled to Iran in 2014, he admitted his astonishment.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

Much of the astonishment circles back to her age.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

The self-deprecating Northern Irishman might have carried himself with a humble air of astonishment over these last few weeks, but his presence has been a PR and coaching masterstroke.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

There were smears of river mud on his bare knees and his shenti, and on the gnarled hand with which he held the reeds aside as he gazed with mild astonishment at the boy.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw