awe-inspiring
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, despite their importance and awe-inspiring destructive power, quasars are difficult to study due to their extreme distance and brightness.
From Salon
“This internal focus has not, however, prevented us from feeling the awe-inspiring expressions of love and support from the Nashville community and across the nation.”
From Washington Times
The vice president described Goddard as a “place of great pride for us as Americans” and said its work is “awe-inspiring.”
From Washington Times
“Fist of the Condor” is a throwback to 1970s martial arts films like “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin,” which render a man of few words with arresting charisma and awe-inspiring fighting ability.
From New York Times
His crowds still adore him, but he does not have the same awe-inspiring command over them that he did even several months ago.
From Salon
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