1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
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Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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The unplanned synchronicity of these looks created a stunning visual against the snowy backdrop.
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Stixx Mathews, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
Tucked away on the stunning Preá Beach, famous for its vibrant kitesurfing scene, Terra dos Ventos is the most expensive property ever listed for sale in the area—and just so happens to be entirely powered by solar panels.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Both Central American countries are home to incredible biodiversity, offering both wild jungles and stunning beaches.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
The 4,200-square-mile area has stunning geological features from glaciers, waterfalls, and lakes to limestone caves, ice fields, and canyons.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
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Stixx Mathews, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
Tucked away on the stunning Preá Beach, famous for its vibrant kitesurfing scene, Terra dos Ventos is the most expensive property ever listed for sale in the area—and just so happens to be entirely powered by solar panels.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Both Central American countries are home to incredible biodiversity, offering both wild jungles and stunning beaches.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
The 4,200-square-mile area has stunning geological features from glaciers, waterfalls, and lakes to limestone caves, ice fields, and canyons.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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