amaze
verb (used with object)
to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly.
have been amazing
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present perfect progressiveof amaze.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“But there have been amazing times as well,” he continued, “I suppose that’s just life. Of course, I knew that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The donations have been amazing, and it surpassed my expectations how amazing this has been.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
But so far they have been amazing, she said, as people discuss baking, basketball, politics and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
Describing the atmosphere at the community centre, he said: "These guys have been amazing, there's the community spirit and we've won the football so all good."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
The wonder of it all must have been amazing had Steve not been prepared for some such phenomenon.
From The Heart of Unaga by Ridgwell Cullum
