stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning

Examples of stunner in a Sentence

His wife is a real stunner. The jury's decision was a stunner.
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The SoCal stunner spans nearly 20,000 square feet across nine-and-a-half acres with 300 feet of shoreline. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025 Another Bengals-Chiefs stunner — With under a minute to go, Patrick Mahomes and company trailed 25-23 and faced fourth down from their own territory. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 At first glance, this glossy laptop looks like a stunner and is worth some hype going into 2025. Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025 The pajamas come in sizes S to 3XL and 12 shades, including stunners like lilac, champagne, light blue, and light green. Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stunner 

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stunner was in 1829

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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunner. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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stunner

noun
stun·​ner ˈstən-ər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning
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