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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The last Clásico was nothing short of incredible, a match of the year candidate from Pedri’s long-range stunner to Kylian Mbappé’s career-first free kick goal to this sheer loopiness in the 116th minute: So, two words: El Clásico. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 May 2025 Rose Glass’s debut stunner plays with audience expectations until its final unforgettable shot. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 May 2025 The Hurricanes pulled off a stunner in January, landing Carson Beck, who passed on the NFL draft for the portal. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025 Nicole Kidman in Balenciaga Debuting a new pixie cut, Nicole Kidman’s only nod to the evening’s theme seemed to be the black hue of her gown, which nonetheless was a stunner on the carpet. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 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 21 May. 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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