astonishment
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Amit, to his astonishment, is released thanks to the intervention of a sleazy lawyer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
To the astonishment of many a Bobhead, Dylan’s guitarist Doug Lancio was replaced in Santa Barbara by Julian Lage, the youngish jazz star known for his work with Gary Burton and John Zorn.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
The futuristic architecture has drawn astonishment and outright criticism, with Trump comparing it to a trash can.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
Sonia Kasparian, the original designer of Roxy’s board shorts back in the mid-’90s, smiles in our recent conversation when I recount my astonishment at their discovery.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
For many chess players—and especially for those people who don’t know the game—witnessing two players competing without sight of a board can evoke astonishment.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing astonishment
The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 6
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"The Bet" by Anton Chekhov
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