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as in queen
a lovely woman
not only is she smart, she's a real stunner
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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
as expected, the box-office champ was another superhero actioner, but the real stunner was the second-place finish for the low-budget comedy
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Recent Examples of stunner
The Falcons and Eagles are now 1-1 after the stunner in Philly.
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024
Not just how the Lions came back from the dead and beat the Houston Texans, 26-23, in a stunner.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Nov. 2024
During the Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton clash, KO hit Pearce with a stunner.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Entertainment Weekly breaks down the twists and turns in Netflix's sci-fi stunner.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024
Not just how the Lions came back from the dead and beat the Houston Texans, 26-23, in a stunner.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Nov. 2024
During the Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton clash, KO hit Pearce with a stunner.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Entertainment Weekly breaks down the twists and turns in Netflix's sci-fi stunner.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.Cole Kazdin, Los Angeles Magazine, 14 July 2017
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 July 2017
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That the new voice belongs to Vitor Pereira is, yes, a surprise.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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But for those who have followed Swift's career for a long time, her generosity comes as no surprise.Shannon Power, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Understanding Platonic Love The interaction between Izzy and her roommate highlights the beauty of platonic love—a deep, non-romantic affection between individuals.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The film’s second half goes in for horror-movie shock effects when the ghost of a white nemesis haunts the Charles family — bringing back the terrors of slavery — and the talisman piano becomes an instrument of exorcism.Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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Tears of joy and literally in shock everyday koo koo crazy so in love and blessed !!!Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
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Set against the backdrop of a wave of suicide attacks on public buildings in Kabul, Tahmina revolves around a woman, who is secretly a Persian goddess from the Hindu Kush Mountains and has a special power for locating body parts and bringing victims back to life.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alternatively, as the Guardian writes, Parmigianino may have been referencing Correggio’s sensual Venus and Cupid With a Satyr (1524-25), in which the goddess sleeps in a similar position.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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And that was a little bit of a jolt to think, wow, that could have been JonBenet.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Any player from among Bassitt, Berrios, or Gausman could fetch help for a Blue Jays offense that needs a severe jolt.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, gave his social media followers a mother lode of an eyeful on Mother’s Day.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 May 2024
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Prophecy dropped a few bombshells — including the mysterious and powerful Desmond Hart’s origins.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
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Maya Jama Maya Jama was a bombshell in a custom green satin Conner Ives dress, which was embroidered with floral motifs.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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