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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
hunting for a first apartment in a big city is an eye-opening experience for young people
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
that acclaimed magic act had a number of eye-opening moments
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Recent Examples of eye-opening
The numbers get more eye-opening from there.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The issue is that the stone top, the vessel sink, and the faucet all add up to an eye-opening amount.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
First Proof grew out of its 11-person team’s own eye-opening—if sometimes frustrating—experiences with AI.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Following the shooting, cryptic posts were unearthed from Ortiz's social media channels and provided an eye-opening look at overbearing celebrity fans.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The do-everything edge defender The Phillips deal is eye-opening.
—Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The eclipse will be eye-opening and push us to make necessary changes.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
In that regard, this was eye-opening.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
More eye-opening perhaps was a 32-31 loss to Modesto Christian, one of the state’s highest-scoring teams.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The issue is that the stone top, the vessel sink, and the faucet all add up to an eye-opening amount.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
First Proof grew out of its 11-person team’s own eye-opening—if sometimes frustrating—experiences with AI.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Following the shooting, cryptic posts were unearthed from Ortiz's social media channels and provided an eye-opening look at overbearing celebrity fans.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The do-everything edge defender The Phillips deal is eye-opening.
—Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The eclipse will be eye-opening and push us to make necessary changes.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
In that regard, this was eye-opening.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
More eye-opening perhaps was a 32-31 loss to Modesto Christian, one of the state’s highest-scoring teams.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
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But for me the story of Shakur’s jailbreak was not just a piece of radical political history but a surprising revelation about my own family.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bigger adventures will come, but sometimes the most surprising inspiration arrives on an ordinary street corner in your own city.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The teams got invaluable data — and some wonderful video too.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Books Are Magic, a wonderful bookshop owned by novelist Emma Staub, alone could suck up an entire morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What’s startling is how quickly yesterday’s propaganda has morphed into a neutral statement on American policy.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now his name is trending again, his lawsuit against his parents a startling revelation.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On the other hand, your own feelings (pleasant or otherwise) could inspire amazing artwork.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Crew has an amazing sight in store Four days later during the lunar flyby, the moon will appear to be the size of a basketball held at arm’s length.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The exhibition pairs their work together, showing the value of shocking style in a moment of conservatism.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pastor Stephen Perumalla said the circumstances are shocking.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Readers who approach this dense but astonishing book will laugh at how superficial that query seems in contrast to the mysteries of the universe.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Between those bookends lies an astonishing range of human activity scratched onto broken pottery.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The lobby is separated into small, lounge-like spaces, including a reception desk that’s tucked away in an alcove under a stunning sculpture of falling dandelions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Owls beat Tennessee in the Sweet 16 three years ago as part of a stunning run to the Final Four.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The cast’s sole survivor is Jessica Hecht, who pours miraculous warmth and complexity into her faintly insulting role as Colleen, the head teller, a morally upright spinster goosed by her flirtation with Sonny and the spotlight.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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CFCs seemed miraculous, and post-war consumers fell in love with them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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