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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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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 soulful part of Phuket is dotted with colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouses, hidden temples, a vibrant art scene, and plenty of amazing restaurants and bars.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is the astonishing dialectical power of the moment.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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Tom Hanks narrates this examination of the astonishing variety of life on a supercontinent stretching from northern Canada to the bottom of South America.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But one of Walters' loudest and most surprising critics is conservative Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who first met Walters at a tennis match and helped launch his political career.—
Shanelle Kaul,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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During a red carpet appearance at WrestleMania After Dark, sponsored by Medium Rare, Stratton shared Flair’s surprising remarks to her after their match.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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In that time span, the liberals made a startling 20-plus-point comeback in the polls, overtaking the conservatives as election day neared.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a short, hectic campaign season, marked by startling reversals — most notably a massive decline in support for the current opposition Conservative Party — and ignited by the resignation of longtime Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.—
Sean Collins,
Vox,
28 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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Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
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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But there would be no miraculous comeback on this night in Fort Lauderdale.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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From Moscow’s vantage point, the past three months have been miraculous: Putin can now envision a path to win the war in Ukraine, a possibility that did not exist three months ago because the United States was blocking its way.—
Eric Green,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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