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 channel's vice president of unscripted, Sean Doyle, said he was "in awe" of the singer for sharing her story.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

But you try meeting someone you’ve been in awe of your entire life, someone you thought might be only mythological, only a legend.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix