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awe

[aw] / ɔ /




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Feeling is more powerful than fact here, and Travolta leans hard into the dreamy, futuristic visual identity of the jet set age to evoke a childlike sense of awe in the viewer.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

And as for the showstopping pelican, the frog erupts out of its beak right on cue, a moment that indeed inspires a round of laughter and childlike awe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He gazes in awe at photos of his father.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"My dad's eyes were just glued on Bestie. He never opened his mouth. He was just in awe of George."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

She soars toward the clouds while Axel and Ray watch in absolute awe.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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