1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
adverb
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Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
International film productions have chosen the lake as a stunning backdrop, and social media are awash with users showing off their trips.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Gutierrez’s ruling was stunning since judges rarely grant judgments as a matter law following a jury’s verdict.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Sonoma and Napa Vineyards That Set the Stage For The Music And Wine Festival
The wineries of Northern California offer a stunning backdrop for SIP events, each radiating its unique charm and inviting atmosphere, captivating visitors from all backgrounds.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
International film productions have chosen the lake as a stunning backdrop, and social media are awash with users showing off their trips.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Gutierrez’s ruling was stunning since judges rarely grant judgments as a matter law following a jury’s verdict.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Sonoma and Napa Vineyards That Set the Stage For The Music And Wine Festival
The wineries of Northern California offer a stunning backdrop for SIP events, each radiating its unique charm and inviting atmosphere, captivating visitors from all backgrounds.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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