astonishing
adjective
as·ton·ish·ing
ə-ˈstä-ni-shiŋ 
: causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : surprising
an astonishing discovery
Examples of astonishing in a Sentence
He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others.
The truck can hold an astonishing amount of stuff.
She gave an astonishing performance in her first film.
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An astonishing, loopy and very true World War II story about Great Britain tricking Germany into believing false invasion plans has been the source material for non-fiction books and movies dramas.
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
This was a 90% increase over the 9.9 million viewers who tuned in for the 2023 final and an astonishing 288% jump from 2022.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
All of us mourn the loss of a huge heart & soul larger even than his astonishing creative legacy.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Sheridan’s is about the survival of dignity in a world of astonishing indignities.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
This was a 90% increase over the 9.9 million viewers who tuned in for the 2023 final and an astonishing 288% jump from 2022.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
All of us mourn the loss of a huge heart & soul larger even than his astonishing creative legacy.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Sheridan’s is about the survival of dignity in a world of astonishing indignities.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for astonishing
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astonishing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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