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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
experiencing the astounding sight of the aurora borealis for the first time
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Recent Examples of astounding
John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Through Thursday, the Vikings were 9-9, including an astounding 30-3 win over Baruch in Florida.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
In an astounding sequence of physicality, Molly punches, spins, flails, gasps, laughs, and dances her way to acceptance as her friend bears witness to her catharsis.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jack Nicklaus with golf's most major titles: 18
Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus won an astounding 18 majors between 1962 and 1986.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
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In total, the five cats featured on the video have been collectively waiting an astounding 2,053 days for someone to give them a second chance.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Through Thursday, the Vikings were 9-9, including an astounding 30-3 win over Baruch in Florida.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
In an astounding sequence of physicality, Molly punches, spins, flails, gasps, laughs, and dances her way to acceptance as her friend bears witness to her catharsis.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jack Nicklaus with golf's most major titles: 18
Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus won an astounding 18 majors between 1962 and 1986.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
Adjective
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What an amazing display of Mother Nature at her finest.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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On the more fun side of the craft spectrum, Kelvin’s outfits have always been amazing, but the sequin suit in this episode is really a highlight.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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This urban getaway lacks the drama of national park favorites like Zion or the Grand Canyon, but its conservation successes are quite astonishing.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Even so, his start was nothing short of astonishing.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Cleaning professional Ryan Schutz of Two Maids and a Mop is sharing what a typical cleaning includes, as well as a few surprising areas a house cleaner probably won't clean.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the surprising mid-season decision to trade the Slovenian superstar coupled with a slew of key injuries, including to star guard Kyrie Irving, ultimately derailed any title aspirations Dallas might have had.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Katy Perry reportedly sang ‘Its a wonderful world,’ Gayle King beamed in zero gravity, as Lauren Sánchez—pilot, philanthropist, and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, led Blue Origin’s first all-female crew to the edge of space.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The New Orleans Saints were hit with some startling news on the health status of starting quarterback Derek Carr just two weeks prior to the NFL Draft.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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If anything, this document only underscores the startling escalation of Trump's war on dissent and efforts to remove people who disagree with him or U.S. policy.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Hubble captured this dramatic event in a stunning series of images, revealing intricate dust patterns as a flash of light from the outburst expanded outward and reflected off surrounding dust clouds — a phenomenon known as a light echo.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Beautiful and stunning but very subtle at the same time.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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All of this is made possible through the elegant, limitlessly expressive writing system that is musical notation, which is as miraculous as the alphabet itself, and can be used for purposes every bit as varied.—
Matthew Aucoin,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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From $280 Book now This transformation of the historic and stately National Bank into the Riggs hotel is nearly miraculous.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
AFAR Media,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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