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awe-inspiring

[aw-in-spahyuhr-ing] / ˈɔ ɪnˌspaɪər ɪŋ /


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Herds of rampaging wildebeest have looked less awe-inspiring as these fans have for weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Still, the Obama Center presents us with some genuinely awe-inspiring pieces, such as the Bible upon which both Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama were sworn in as presidents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

The director’s trademarks haven’t been this thrilling in years, with Janusz Kamiński’s camera doing tricks that rival his most awe-inspiring work, and John Williams’ score ratcheting the tension in chase scenes and action sequences.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Elon Musk's SpaceX has made awe-inspiring achievements since its founding over two decades ago and has big ideas -- colonies on Mars, orbital AI data centers, rapidly reusable rockets -- for the future.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

It was awe-inspiring to be so near to this animal.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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