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awestruck

[aw-struhk] / ˈɔˌstrʌk /




ADJECTIVE
wondering
Synonyms


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Military jets buzzed crowds of awestruck parents and children.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

Nonetheless, seasoned veterans can’t help but be awestruck by the lightning in Misiorowski’s arm.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

"If we found out there were aliens, I'd hope people were astonished, humbled and awestruck by it," she told the BBC.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

When filmmakers harness real, creative ways to bring their visions to life over technological shortcuts that diminish the skill and value of visual effects artists, that’s when movies leave us awestruck.

From Salon Apr. 17, 2026

An awestruck silence fell over the crowd, followed by a rumble of fearful recognition from the thousands of gunters present.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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