awe

Example Sentences

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And while Messrs. Bousquet, Devillard and Schaller, three French film critics, are undeniably in awe of their subject, they offer candid assessments of Mr. Scorsese’s choices over the years—both professional and personal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The top of the Las Vegas Sphere had opened, and mortgage loan officer Danielle Renee , of Washington State, was peering upwards in awe at millions of stars.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I watched in awe as melted cheese oozed out from inside, forming a delicious crust along the edges of my cooked omelette.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Land art, originating in the 1960s, evolved from a counterculture movement into a global genre, emphasizing universal awe over commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

“Why did you use a pen name? I mean, Quill is a perfect writer name,” Seven said, still in awe.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega