stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
Synonyms of stunnernext
: 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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The kitchen is a stunner, with custom cabinetry, a Wolf induction range, and a floor-to-ceiling A-frame window to light it all up. Clio Chang, Curbed, 9 Dec. 2025 In Variety’s most recent Oscar predictions, the Kleber Mendonça Filho stunner is projected to be among the 10 best picture nominees. Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Dec. 2025 This would be a bit of a stunner for Buffalo, but there’s intrigue here. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025 From off-the-shoulder numbers from Amazon to long-sleeve stunners that don’t require any jacket, these are the dresses worth investing in now. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stunner

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Dec. 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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