How to Use jaw-dropping in a Sentence

jaw-dropping

adjective
  • The skill is the most jaw-dropping, difficult piece of women's gymnastics being done in the world right now.
    Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 30 June 2024
  • His offensive improvement was promising but not jaw-dropping.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2024
  • In just the past week, the artist has given us 4 jaw-dropping looks.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The rooftop pool is one of very few in Rome, and the views are nothing short of jaw-dropping.
    Rona Berg, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Here are some options that have all the high-design and jaw-dropping views, without the Roys and the Swede.
    Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • But perhaps, what’s even more jaw-dropping than the racks are the stories Cox tells.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Already striking from the front, the form-fitting, floor-length dress was even more jaw-dropping from the back.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Zendaya Leave it to Zendaya to turn out two jaw-dropping looks for this year's Met Gala.
    Annie Blay, Allure, 6 May 2024
  • Earlier in the week, Pugh was spotted in more jaw-dropping looks.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The two-piece was completely decked out in cream sequins that gave the jaw-dropping fit a liquid-like look.
    Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The Renaissance tour has been nothing short of jaw-dropping so far.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2023
  • And the views over the Atlantic Ocean are absolutely jaw-dropping.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The prices paid by the new owners were jaw-dropping by today’s standards in a Bay Area that features sky-high housing costs.
    George Avalos, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
  • The magnitude of the impact of spiritual life onto the rest of our life is jaw-dropping.
    Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Ciara is known for her daring outfits and jaw-dropping looks.
    Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • His size, maybe slightly less stunning on a basketball court, is jaw-dropping on the soccer field.
    The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2023
  • And Kouri's mother says that potential was jaw-dropping.
    Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Parker Posey's appearance in her latest film Beau Is Afraid is brief but jaw-dropping.
    Nigel Smith, Peoplemag, 4 May 2023
  • Jared Leto loves to put together jaw-dropping looks at the annual Met Gala, and this year is no different.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 May 2023
  • She’s always been a beauty, but this look is utterly jaw-dropping.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Thankfully, Cyber Monday sales are here, and the bedding deals are jaw-dropping.
    Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The most jaw-dropping, next-level upgrades A lot of times at this show — and in general with consumer tech — year-to-year upgrades are super ho-hum.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Harlyn Bay Round the corner from Padstow, this wide sandy beach is one of the most jaw-dropping in Cornwall, with its rock pools and hugely popular surf school.
    Ellie O'Mahoney, The Week Uk, theweek, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Her 2023 Met Gala look honoring Karl Lagerfeld was jaw-dropping.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Nowell’s 18th assist, which tied the tournament record, was jaw-dropping.
    Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
  • In two jaw-dropping plays in Brownsburg’s 13-8 sectional championship loss to Avon, Neal’s speed was on full display.
    The Indianapolis Star, 26 May 2023
  • Anderson’s tape is so loaded with jaw-dropping plays, it’s darned near impossible to find a weakness in his game ...
    Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Apr. 2023
  • What was even more jaw-dropping was her blunt bob, which Abergel revealed was created during a spur-of-the-moment haircutting session.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Lydia Tár’s professional fall from grace is nothing short of jaw-dropping.
    Malina Saval, Variety, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The lodge has a large communal area with a natural stone fireplace and a circular dining room that is suspended above the lake, so the views are jaw-dropping (and in the summer, the sunsets are endless).
    Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2023

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