1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
adverb
Examples of stunning in a Sentence
Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
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At best, the Mavericks’ stunning trade – sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and one first-round draft pick – receives an incomplete grade.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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—Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
The stunning layer cake is perfect for spring celebrations.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
Injuries hurt Dallas Mavericks, but Max Christie is a bright spot
At best, the Mavericks’ stunning trade – sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and one first-round draft pick – receives an incomplete grade.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Gavin Newsom makes stunning admission on Dems' dwindling support.
—Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
The stunning layer cake is perfect for spring celebrations.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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