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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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Kaufman tipped his cap to Thomas on X for an astounding round.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Chicago Botanic Garden, Illinois Photo: Getty Images With an astounding 27 gardens clustered throughout 385 acres, the Chicago Botanic Garden is a fever dream of technicolor blooms and incredible plants.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
The 22-year-old went 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA last season, while striking out an astounding 170 batters in 133 innings.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Now, each winter, starting when the weather cools, the team plants an astounding 250,000 new bulbs that arrive directly from Holland.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Kaufman tipped his cap to Thomas on X for an astounding round.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Chicago Botanic Garden, Illinois Photo: Getty Images With an astounding 27 gardens clustered throughout 385 acres, the Chicago Botanic Garden is a fever dream of technicolor blooms and incredible plants.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
The 22-year-old went 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA last season, while striking out an astounding 170 batters in 133 innings.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
Adjective
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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Who would have thought that Donald Trump would be the one to stop Tesla's amazing international sales run in its tracks?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Musk is an astonishing $147 billion richer this year.—
Roy Canivel,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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That this change is reportedly being considered when Republicans hold a trifecta makes the whole thing more astonishing.—
The Editors,
National Review,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Along with providing the first indications of the continental dripping beneath the U.S., the modeling also revealed the surprising cause—a sinking oceanic plate some 370 miles deeper into the mantle.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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How to pet a dragon — and cast a spell Beyond rides, Epic Universe provides a surprising amount of interactive elements and experiences that were first teased in the existing Harry Potter lands in their two previous Florida parks.—
Adrian Ruhi,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Along with the physical camouflage and protection, it is thought to be effective in startling predators such as the wasp caught on film, giving both caterpillars and hummingbird hatchlings a greater chance of survival.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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Instead, those who have been paying attention have watched something startling.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 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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The 34-inch OLED panel looks stunning, offering rich colors and deep blacks that make games like Returnal pop.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Each puzzle features stunning and highly modern imagery that would look just as good hanging in your living room as it would being assembled on a table.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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That the 29-year-old was present, let alone capable of leading the celebrations, was nothing short of miraculous.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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These days, the Hall of Famer is forging a new, post-football path. ➤ Barry Sanders: Lions turnaround has been 'miraculous': Speaking of 1990s pro football icons, Sanders' electrifying runs filled highlight reels.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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