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awestruck

[aw-struhk] / ˈɔˌstrʌk /




ADJECTIVE
wondering
Synonyms


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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

Reports of the sightings had scientists on Earth awestruck.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

One was the awestruck girl from the South discovering New York City for the first time, another was the hunky model, aspiring actor, and so on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Mr. Foster was initially awestruck, but he soon found himself daydreaming and thinking about what to eat for lunch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

There were other times when I’d be awestruck by the white magnolias blooming outside, the everyday bustle of government business, the majesty of a military welcome.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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