as in shock
informal
something that shows or teaches you something in a surprising way
Traveling abroad can be a real eye-opener to many people. They say her biography is quite an eye-opener.
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Recent Examples of eye-opener
That audition in that role is a big eye-opener for what Broberg can be going forward, and what the Blues can be with him.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
On Donovan’s third day in the big leagues, there was a bench-clearing situation between the Cardinals and New York Mets, and that was an eye-opener to him.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The bigger revelation The idea that a few days of work and a handful of dollars could replicate such a core AI capability is an eye-opener for many industry watchers.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2025
Seeing the cumulative cost of impulsive purchases can be an eye-opener, motivating you to reconsider similar decisions in the future.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
On Donovan’s third day in the big leagues, there was a bench-clearing situation between the Cardinals and New York Mets, and that was an eye-opener to him.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The bigger revelation The idea that a few days of work and a handful of dollars could replicate such a core AI capability is an eye-opener for many industry watchers.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2025
Seeing the cumulative cost of impulsive purchases can be an eye-opener, motivating you to reconsider similar decisions in the future.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eye-opener
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opener
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The shock expressed by analysts and Jørgensen's surprise at his firing reveal catastrophic communication breakdown.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Shekinah’s friends were then in for a shock when Sarper suggested a clause of his own for their theoretical prenup.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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As a surprise to Johnson, Iris Smith of Cakes by Iris created a larger-than-life groom's cake — a full-scale replica of his beloved guitar, Maple, with every detail, including the signatures on the front.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The suggestion came as a surprise, Grace said, considering the union was fighting for an additional 1% salary raise this year just before last Wednesday’s budget announcement.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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The sources said the OEM team sent out the evacuation order to west Altadena soon after it was ordered to do so — a revelation that appears to rest the blame on county fire or sheriff officials.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Perhaps most alarming to independent producers is the revelation that Channel 4 intends to house both its commissioning team and the new in-house production unit in the same physical space.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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If the Hornets had captured the Flagg, now that would have been the shocker.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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The trade was a shocker to fans, and probably to Gimenez’ teammates.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The hope is that Mayer can provide a similar jolt with Bregman out, then translate that into a full-time MLB gig.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The tariff jolt on Friday comes after markets this week have already been floundering under pressure from the bond market.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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