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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Trying to make a couple bucks off his beat-up two-wheeler, Solomon was surprisingly turned away from the shop.
  — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 July 2024
• And, not surprisingly, spending time in paradise tends to put people in a good mood.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 May 2024
• This linen two-piece set keeps you cool, comfy, and surprisingly chic with its short-sleeve button-down shirt and flowy, high-rise shorts.
  — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
• This blanket is surprisingly durable and warm, and can be thrown in the washing machine after your trip.
  — Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
• Not surprisingly, the 71-year old coach had plenty to say about the topic after 50 years in coaching.
  — Mike Rodak | [e-mail], al, 10 Nov. 2022
• The blender helps achieve a silky smooth texture that comes from the addition of cream, Parmesan cheese, and surprisingly, sourdough bread.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
• The movie is also surprisingly emotional, thanks to its complex yet kid-friendly characters.
  — Keith Langston, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 12 Nov 2024