stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning

Examples of stunner in a Sentence

His wife is a real stunner. The jury's decision was a stunner.
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If that’s the metric for measuring surprises, then the Pistons might be the biggest stunner so far this season. Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025 Check in here: The Phoenicia Malta is an art deco stunner that provides convenience and luxury for racers. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 The Great Wave Building Set For something a bit bigger, Lego’s recreation of Hokusai’s woodblock print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, is a stunner. Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025 Alec Baldwin notoriously steals his one scene, but the entire cast here is a stunner, especially Al Pacino (who was Oscar-nominated), Alan Arkin, and Jack Lemmon. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stunner 

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stunner was in 1829

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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunner. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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stunner

noun
stun·​ner ˈstən-ər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning
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