astonishment
Example Sentences
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He wrote to his brother to share his astonishment.
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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
In a letter to the board, Tepper said he “looked on with a certain astonishment” at Whirlpool’s recent issuance of equity at a high cost of capital, which he said seemingly exceeded 10%.
“Here it is. It says, ‘a marvel; that which arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration.’”
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Most of the kids sat in wide-eyed astonishment.
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