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awe-inspiring

[aw-in-spahyuhr-ing] / ˈɔ ɪnˌspaɪər ɪŋ /


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The director’s trademarks haven’t been this thrilling in years, with Janusz Kamiński’s camera doing tricks that rival his most awe-inspiring work, and John Williams’ score ratcheting the tension in chase scenes and action sequences.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

Elon Musk's SpaceX has made awe-inspiring achievements since its founding over two decades ago and has big ideas -- colonies on Mars, orbital AI data centers, rapidly reusable rockets -- for the future.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

Yet even in an area where luxury abounds and size really does matter, the Fosters’ property stands out as a true gem, thanks to the awe-inspiring features that are found inside and out.

From MarketWatch May 21, 2026

As recreated by the pop superstar’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in a radiant screen debut, Michael Jackson’s singing and dancing are as dynamic, even awe-inspiring, as they ever were.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

In command of the cookhouse was the imposing figure of Evanda May Calimar, a lady of color and, as it would turn out, an awe-inspiring cook.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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