1
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
was astonished at seeing a cow wandering down Main Street
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2
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
grandparents astonished at how much their grandchildren had grown in the past year
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me
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Recent Examples of astonished
Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Under Kidman's Practical Magic 2 post, fans in the comments expressed excitement about the forthcoming sequel to the witchy cult classic — which was based on the 1995 Alice Hoffman novel of the same name — while others seemed astonished that filming for the movie has already finished.
—Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Chiara Eisner, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Holmes is a funny guy, making impossible deductions and Watson still managing to be astonished by it.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
After another four strikeouts on the mound, Ohtani hit his third home run of the night in the seventh inning, traveling 427 feet into the stands full of astonished Dodgers fans.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Under Kidman's Practical Magic 2 post, fans in the comments expressed excitement about the forthcoming sequel to the witchy cult classic — which was based on the 1995 Alice Hoffman novel of the same name — while others seemed astonished that filming for the movie has already finished.
—Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
The news, revealed in court filings last week, astonished environmental lawyers, who were already shocked after the Department of the Interior announced two weeks ago that a meeting to discuss an exemption would take place on March 31.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Holmes is a funny guy, making impossible deductions and Watson still managing to be astonished by it.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonished
Adjective
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Padres season-ticket holders in the 300 level at Petco Park for four years, both were amazed by their baseball weekend.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tito played and my father was amazed.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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The research team, comprising Tae Yeon Kim, a postdoctoral fellow, and Lane Martin, a professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Rice University, was surprised by the large increase in magnetization.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Love Project’s success even surprised a school superintendent who came to hear Arleen give a talk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When James hit the tying three, the fans wearing the Rockets’ red T-shirts stood in stunned silence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead, amid the loss of the iconic Goodall, stunned students pivoted to planting the first tree in her honor.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Garcia says, acting out the usual blush of so many bewildered men.—
Darío Gael Blanco,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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My mother looked bewildered and even Father looked up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The couple was shocked to find that their left-leaning friends were coming to the same conclusion.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, after winning the Formula 1 Driver’s Championship, Nico Rosberg shocked the racing world by abruptly retiring at 31.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Let’s not confuse slightly horrified admiration for Irina’s determination with admiration for her as a person.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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As the scene was projected onto a screen, Jude seemed slightly horrified to see himself in front of the camera rather than behind it.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The gunfire startled sleeping guests at the Citizen Hotel, which included a wedding party and fans of the rapper Tyler the Creator, who performed at a concert hours earlier.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Littrell walked up to the man, who appeared to be startled by the singer's presence.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Astonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonished. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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