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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
gave us the astonishing news she was getting married
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as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment
an astonishing view of the Grand Canyon that few tourists get to see
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me
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Recent Examples of astonishing
EW.com, 28 May 2025
Thankfully, the astonishing Deirdre O’Connell has brought Francis to life with vivacity, humor, and grit.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
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Two years on from the disaster that shocked the world, a new documentary is landing on Netflix sharing the astonishing details that led to the implosion of the OceanGate submersible.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Some stars streaking through the Milky Way at millions of kilometers per hour probably trace back to a supermassive black hole in a neighboring galaxy
An astonishing fact only known for the past few decades is that every big galaxy in the universe has a supermassive black hole at its heart.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
Her command of these mechanisms is, unsurprisingly, astonishing.
—EW.com, 28 May 2025
Thankfully, the astonishing Deirdre O’Connell has brought Francis to life with vivacity, humor, and grit.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Two years on from the disaster that shocked the world, a new documentary is landing on Netflix sharing the astonishing details that led to the implosion of the OceanGate submersible.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Some stars streaking through the Milky Way at millions of kilometers per hour probably trace back to a supermassive black hole in a neighboring galaxy
An astonishing fact only known for the past few decades is that every big galaxy in the universe has a supermassive black hole at its heart.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonishing
Adjective
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The Cardinals certainly hope that’s the case, as their rotation has been a surprising strength.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Since then, podcasts have gone mainstream, and are as ubiquitous as cell phones – not surprising considering 70% of listeners use their mobile phones to tune in.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Following the amazing Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake from the end of last year, the other two parts of the Erdrick Trilogy are being combined into one game.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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There’s still men — there’s Benson, who’s doing amazing.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Experts warned of startling low turnout in the lead-up to the historic election because of the mind-boggling array of unfamiliar choices and the novelty of voting for judges.—
MARÍA VERZA,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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The sudden change was startling to those in the building and puzzling to those around the league.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 June 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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Even more stunning is that every one of us is unique and different.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Ahead of its launch on Prime Video on June 12, The Traitors India has unveiled its look, with 20 players attempting to identify the betrayers among them at the stunning Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s conflict in everything, in the clashing of worlds and the fight for a world that makes sense to believe in, yet miraculous poetry and optimism somehow, too.—
Ella Kemp,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Indiana pulled off a miraculous comeback victory that night, and Miller scored 25 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The vast majority, if not all, of these entries lacked the originality, the spark, and the incredible production values of the original.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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Head to the historic Stonewall Inn for a day of drag-out-loud fun while raising funds for two incredible charities based at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Community Church: the Global Justice Institute and Sylvia’s Place, one of the city’s largest LGBTQ+ shelters and food pantries.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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