How to Use surprisingly in a Sentence

surprisingly

adverb

• On the other hand, the coolest time of the day is not in the middle of the night, surprisingly.
  — Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024
• While that may no longer be the case, the idea held true for a surprisingly long time.
  — Mitchell Clark, The Verge, 25 Mar. 2023
• The bold choice lends a surprisingly neutral look in the context of the rest of the room, while the leopard-print tree skirt adds a dash of wild fun.
  — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 11 Aug. 2023
• His love of the game >>> Not surprisingly, the East Bay native started out rooting for the A’s.
  — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
• The polyester fabric is best spot cleaned, and the wrap-around back-to-armrest is surprisingly cozy.
  — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Aug. 2024
• The college students clear out in the summer, which makes the area surprisingly crowd-free.
  — Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2023
• What to know: Cooper Rush led the Cowboys to a big win and the Giants are surprisingly 2-0.
  — Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2022
• But, there are some seeds, pits, and raw foods that are surprisingly risky to consume.
  — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
• On the field, the Orioles are in the midst of a surprisingly successful season and boast the best record in the American League.
  — Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2023
• Hart, not surprisingly, does not allow the sale of liquor.
  — Alison Miller, Washington Post, 9 July 2023
• That line, not surprisingly, brought out some boos from the Kansas City crowd.
  — Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2023
• Mostly lighter beers are on the menu, with a spread of crisp, fruity or surprisingly complex brews to choose from.
  — Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2022
• The quarterback surprisingly fell to the second round of this year's NFL Draft.
  — Ryan Morik, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2023
• No matter the nut, the brittle is surprisingly easy to make.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2022
• Whether used to dress up your front door or fill a blank spot on your living room wall, wreaths are surprisingly easy to make.
  — Shelby Deering, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
• The Orange opened with a surprisingly easy romp past Louisville.
  — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2022
• Health care costs of gun injury Not surprisingly, the study showed that health care costs climbed with a firearm injury.
  — Barbara Mantel, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2023
• Its black sheer maxi dress was designed to be seen, and (surprisingly!) has a couple of sizes left.
  — Gab Waller, Vogue, 12 June 2024
• The ribs are surprisingly clean eating, the banana pudding is killer, and drinks like So Fresh & So Clean do what they’re made to do.
  — Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
• For all the debate around playing surfaces in the NFL, the league has been surprisingly stable in the split between grass and turf.
  — Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2024
• Bonus: They can be worn as mules with the heel collar down or as shoes with a loose, slip-in fit that stays surprisingly secure.
  — Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2024
• Herein lies a road map of where not to go and, surprisingly, a few roads running in the right direction.
  — Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
• When the powder is piled high and the thermometer plunges, on the other hand, surprisingly close flushes are the order of the day.
  — Tom Davis, Field & Stream, 10 Jan. 2023
• This surprisingly good drink is a great way to give her elements of both.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023
• One of the biggest factors at play is (not surprisingly) the vastness of what’s for sale on the internet.
  — Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
• The soy chorizo adds so much flavor, and the chunks of squash are a surprisingly nice addition.
  — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 23 Sep. 2022
• The eat-in kitchen, on the other hand is a surprisingly simple, all-stainless-steel affair that opens off the dressing room.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
• Drops of rain slowly drip from the leaves of the plane trees at the Champ-de-Mars, and from the surprisingly delicate ironwork on the Eiffel Tower.
  — Anna Hartley, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022
• Here, at lower speeds, the truck performs surprisingly well, even without airing down the 42-inch tires.
  — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
• It’s made up for some other clear deficiencies — no post game, Young’s struggles, a paucity of 3-point threats and periodic rashes of turnovers — to surprisingly keep the Hawks in the thick of the playoff race.
  — John Hollinger, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025

Last Updated: 29 Jan 2025