How to Use surprisingly in a Sentence

surprisingly

adverb
  • On the other hand, the coolest time of the day is not in the middle of the night, surprisingly.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024
  • While that may no longer be the case, the idea held true for a surprisingly long time.
    Mitchell Clark, The Verge, 25 Mar. 2023
  • The bold choice lends a surprisingly neutral look in the context of the rest of the room, while the leopard-print tree skirt adds a dash of wild fun.
    Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 11 Aug. 2023
  • His love of the game >>> Not surprisingly, the East Bay native started out rooting for the A’s.
    Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The polyester fabric is best spot cleaned, and the wrap-around back-to-armrest is surprisingly cozy.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The college students clear out in the summer, which makes the area surprisingly crowd-free.
    Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2023
  • But, there are some seeds, pits, and raw foods that are surprisingly risky to consume.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
  • On the field, the Orioles are in the midst of a surprisingly successful season and boast the best record in the American League.
    Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Hart, not surprisingly, does not allow the sale of liquor.
    Alison Miller, Washington Post, 9 July 2023
  • That line, not surprisingly, brought out some boos from the Kansas City crowd.
    Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The quarterback surprisingly fell to the second round of this year's NFL Draft.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2023
  • No matter the nut, the brittle is surprisingly easy to make.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Whether used to dress up your front door or fill a blank spot on your living room wall, wreaths are surprisingly easy to make.
    Shelby Deering, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Health care costs of gun injury Not surprisingly, the study showed that health care costs climbed with a firearm injury.
    Barbara Mantel, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Its black sheer maxi dress was designed to be seen, and (surprisingly!) has a couple of sizes left.
    Gab Waller, Vogue, 12 June 2024
  • The ribs are surprisingly clean eating, the banana pudding is killer, and drinks like So Fresh & So Clean do what they’re made to do.
    Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
  • For all the debate around playing surfaces in the NFL, the league has been surprisingly stable in the split between grass and turf.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Bonus: They can be worn as mules with the heel collar down or as shoes with a loose, slip-in fit that stays surprisingly secure.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Herein lies a road map of where not to go and, surprisingly, a few roads running in the right direction.
    Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
  • When the powder is piled high and the thermometer plunges, on the other hand, surprisingly close flushes are the order of the day.
    Tom Davis, Field & Stream, 10 Jan. 2023
  • This surprisingly good drink is a great way to give her elements of both.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The eat-in kitchen, on the other hand is a surprisingly simple, all-stainless-steel affair that opens off the dressing room.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Trying to make a couple bucks off his beat-up two-wheeler, Solomon was surprisingly turned away from the shop.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 July 2024
  • And, not surprisingly, spending time in paradise tends to put people in a good mood.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 May 2024
  • This linen two-piece set keeps you cool, comfy, and surprisingly chic with its short-sleeve button-down shirt and flowy, high-rise shorts.
    Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
  • This blanket is surprisingly durable and warm, and can be thrown in the washing machine after your trip.
    Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Of all the pressing matters on the mind of a mama-to-be, one thing on the list that should be fun can, surprisingly, be extremely stressful.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Lockett had nine receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown in a surprisingly close win over the Rams.
    Tony Holm, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Yet, despite these efforts, the show surprisingly stuck to the same visuals, style, and sensibility that had once brought the brand to its knees.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • But, the Dodgers have been clearly, surprisingly staggered, after the reality check of a long afternoon, the unsettled recipients of one nasty sucker punch.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024

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