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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
we suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of the bottom-ranked team in the division
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the stunning beauty of the star-filled sky on a cloudless night
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
how stunning the performers look in their costumes
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as in dazing
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas
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as in astonishing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff
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Recent Examples of stunning
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
On this stunning, chaotic new single, the duo start things off in a soft, indie-rock atmosphere that fits both of them perfectly.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
The two-hour journey cost $70 and was seamless, offering stunning coastal and mountain views along the famous Ruta de Flores.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Better Homes & Gardens Juliet Arched Cabinet $398 $348 at Walmart
The best-selling cabinet, which has nearly 800 five-star ratings, comes in three stunning shades: classic black, light honey, and a deep green for a pop of color in your space.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
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Another stunning look consisted of the award-winning actress Zoe Saldana who also wore a silver-toned frock.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
On this stunning, chaotic new single, the duo start things off in a soft, indie-rock atmosphere that fits both of them perfectly.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
The two-hour journey cost $70 and was seamless, offering stunning coastal and mountain views along the famous Ruta de Flores.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Better Homes & Gardens Juliet Arched Cabinet $398 $348 at Walmart
The best-selling cabinet, which has nearly 800 five-star ratings, comes in three stunning shades: classic black, light honey, and a deep green for a pop of color in your space.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunning
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What was really amazing is how quickly the cast and crew adapted to it.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ah, but what if the amazing decline in light bulb prices made people buy 20-30x as many light bulbs!—
Philip Maymin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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One pole of the action is the Green Dolphin Hotel, where Hezekiah and Alec finally find a place to land, and where Hezekiah’s ability to speak Chinese, a legacy from a Chinese grandmother, endears him to the proprietor, Mr. Lao (Jason Tobin, quiet and wonderful); some Elephants are around as well.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Parker Hall The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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Misconceptions are spreading almost as fast as the excitement for what is a really simple, beautiful event.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While some critics find Brutalism’s heavy look and utilitarian use of materials like concrete, brick and glass harsh – even ugly – there is a beautiful intent behind them.—
Michael Allen,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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Rubin: There was a surprising lack of campiness to this whole thing.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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This ability was not entirely surprising, given Flack’s musical background.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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The set features a lovely pattern of yellow and teal flowers with deep sage green leaves and detailing around the edge.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Within its pages is a lovely story of the neverending struggle between security and new technology that provides a useful backdrop to current events: in particular, the Chinese hacking of the American telecommunications infrastructure.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Joel Embiid continues to be out, Paul George has been a startling disappointment, and a remarkable 17 different players have been in the starting lineup through 57 games.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The startling manner of the White House announcement distracts from this long history.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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And, really, that shouldn’t be all that astonishing.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nvidia's astonishing market ride rests on the assumption that AI will be the tech industry's next universal platform and that demand for AI products and services will be massive.—
Scott Rosenberg,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Knicks manufacture gorgeous offense and just yielded two All-Star starters for the first time in five decades.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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With gorgeous beaches, excellent cuisine, and top-notch healthcare at an affordable price point, Turkey is quickly emerging as a leader in the medical tourism industry.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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