1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
adverb
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Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
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Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
This is a stunning, unique spirit with authentic tropical flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Start shopping now to take advantage of the enormous deals and add some stunning new luxury items to your closet.
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Video on social media showed the explosion and its aftermath as remains of the spacecraft are seen breaking up in what looks like a stunning meteor shower.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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