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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
experiencing the astounding sight of the aurora borealis for the first time
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Recent Examples of astounding
Andrew Torgan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Like Swift and Ohtani, Nvidia has racked up astounding stats: $2.5 trillion of market cap created in just 10 months, with investors feverishly trading its stock far more than any other.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
In the past two decades, Mezrich has published at an astounding clip: 13 works of nonfiction, three works of fiction, and a new novel this fall (plus children’s books).
—Simon Van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Interviewed there for the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Rossellini gave astounding insights into her iconic career, discussed her latest role, and reflected on the intricate dance between artistic expression and the commercial pressures that define the film industry.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Durant’s remarkable finding consists of an astounding 41,024,320 digits and marks the first prime breakthrough in almost six years.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Like Swift and Ohtani, Nvidia has racked up astounding stats: $2.5 trillion of market cap created in just 10 months, with investors feverishly trading its stock far more than any other.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
In the past two decades, Mezrich has published at an astounding clip: 13 works of nonfiction, three works of fiction, and a new novel this fall (plus children’s books).
—Simon Van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Interviewed there for the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Rossellini gave astounding insights into her iconic career, discussed her latest role, and reflected on the intricate dance between artistic expression and the commercial pressures that define the film industry.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
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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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Thank you to Taylor and the Swift family for the amazing memories that will never be forgotten.Jack Irvin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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When Salomon rebuilt the Stance 96 last year, the iconic French brand redirected its focus toward off-piste freeride terrain with astonishing success.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Economic concerns especially drove his astonishing inroads with young and minority voters.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 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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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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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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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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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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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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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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