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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
gave us the astonishing news she was getting married
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as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment
an astonishing view of the Grand Canyon that few tourists get to see
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me
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Recent Examples of astonishing
Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones won an astonishing 28 Grammy Awards throughout his career as an arranger and producer, and his legacy intersected with those of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Lesley Gore.
—Kristin McGrath, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Since 2002, the tax to you has steadily risen from 6.8 percent to an astonishing 34.4 percent, increasing your phone service cost.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Musk is unquestionably the most fascinating figure of our time in the field of technology, controlling a dizzying array of companies, many of which are pushing boundaries and making astonishing progress in cutting-edge fields.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
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But its success was far from inevitable: the project faced many barriers to its astonishing rise, most centrally related to lingering doubts from executives about how widely a Black R&B artist could resonate.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones won an astonishing 28 Grammy Awards throughout his career as an arranger and producer, and his legacy intersected with those of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Lesley Gore.
—Kristin McGrath, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Since 2002, the tax to you has steadily risen from 6.8 percent to an astonishing 34.4 percent, increasing your phone service cost.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Musk is unquestionably the most fascinating figure of our time in the field of technology, controlling a dizzying array of companies, many of which are pushing boundaries and making astonishing progress in cutting-edge fields.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonishing
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All the staples are there, too: bloody battles, surprising revelations and dormant powers within unlikely sources.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Verdict: Bose Nails the Basics In classic Bose fashion, the SoundLink Home sounds excellent, offering surprising bass response for its size while still providing plenty of detail in the high end.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Don't miss out on these amazing savings to enhance your workflow and keep your data safe while on the go.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This whole experience and getting here today has been amazing.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The final graph shows the most startling comparison.Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Davies makes a point of talking about the light in his photographs, but what my colleagues and I find startling is the color palette: The buildings are pale buff and so is much of the landscape around them.Owen Davies, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2024
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The news of John Amos‘ passing was announced earlier this week, shocking many many fans, colleagues, and even his own family members.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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But rather than play up the murders’ shocking gore or give momentum to Lois’ investigation, the first few episodes are content to linger in the investigator’s ennui.Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Gutierrez’s ruling was stunning since judges rarely grant judgments as a matter law following a jury’s verdict.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The box includes only a USB-A-to-USB-C cable for charging. Sound: Powerful Bass and Clean Highs Simply put, the Bose SoundLink Home sounds wonderful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Then there’s Cleo’s nervy 30-something daughter, Grace — the wonderful Zoë Geltman — who’s always been the good girl but whose loins are newly afire for her brother-in-law, Roy (Gabriel Brown).Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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In one miraculous rescue, a woman was found alive on Saturday after being trapped in her car for three days.Atika Shubert, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Tom Hanks and Robin Wright age backwards and forwards through time in the trailer for Robert Zemeckis' Here Zemeckis also elaborated on the miraculous timing that allowed Who Framed Roger Rabbit to go forward in the first place.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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High-end options feature intense realism, including flocked finishes and incredible body detail.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Before the snow flies weekly in western mountain towns, these crisp cold days can lead to incredible riding conditions—morning frost and just enough sun often give way to silky smooth hero dirt.Lily Ritter, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishing. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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