as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the flabbergasting sight of the mess that the teens had left in the kitchen
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as in amazing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabbergasting
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Tucker, Betts, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner are your steady vets, and there is surprising consensus around Julio Rodriguez, Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford.—
Owen Poindexter,
The Athletic,
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This luxury resort, set in the tranquil countryside, is your gateway to surprising epicurean adventures as well.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The story of coach Michael Allen and Maranatha High girls’ basketball team is nothing short of amazing.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Chelsea is the other one with an amazing record of producing high quality players.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Director Morten Tyldum gives the movie a glossy flair and injects his sci-fi romance with startling scenes like the zero-G swimming pool sequence.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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That was the startling observation of one seasoned producer, reflecting confidentially on the panic among his peers since the turn of the year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The escalating tension of that final act is as shocking and violent and viciously cold as anything in Franco’s filmography, which has seldom shied away from stark depictions of human cruelty — whether intimate in scale, like After Lucia, or encompassing explosive societal conflict, like New Order.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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But even more shocking might be how Pryor, without missing a beat, puts his soon-to-be new boss in his place with help from a few choice words of his own.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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Both Central American countries are home to incredible biodiversity, offering both wild jungles and stunning beaches.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Tucked away on the stunning Preá Beach, famous for its vibrant kitesurfing scene, Terra dos Ventos is the most expensive property ever listed for sale in the area—and just so happens to be entirely powered by solar panels.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article The Justice Department on Monday night told federal prosecutors in Mayor Adams’ corruption case to drop the charges against him — an astonishing move that immediately sparked political backlash.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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In addition to refuting Yao’s conjecture, the new paper also contains what many consider an even more astonishing result.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Feb. 2025
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