awe

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And while Messrs. Bousquet, Devillard and Schaller, three French film critics, are undeniably in awe of their subject, they offer candid assessments of Mr. Scorsese’s choices over the years—both professional and personal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The top of the Las Vegas Sphere had opened, and mortgage loan officer Danielle Renee , of Washington State, was peering upwards in awe at millions of stars.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Her teammates are in awe of her efforts to be the best person she can on and off the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

I watched in awe as melted cheese oozed out from inside, forming a delicious crust along the edges of my cooked omelette.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

But you try meeting someone you’ve been in awe of your entire life, someone you thought might be only mythological, only a legend.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix