as in to amaze
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me
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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the flabbergasting sight of the mess that the teens had left in the kitchen
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as in amazing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me
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Recent Examples of flabbergast
Angela Yang, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Gates, who once held Musk’s current position as the world’s wealthiest person, seems to find this hard-right turn flabbergasting.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Dozens of producer friends wrote to one another, flabbergasted that such a thing could happen.
—Cathy Schulman, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
As the rational and oft-flabbergasted physician who narrates Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories, Watson is the looking glass into Holmes’s intellectual superpowers.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
For Perry, these operations felt like the final step to closing out a weight loss journey that flabbergasted millions online.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Gates, who once held Musk’s current position as the world’s wealthiest person, seems to find this hard-right turn flabbergasting.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Dozens of producer friends wrote to one another, flabbergasted that such a thing could happen.
—Cathy Schulman, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
As the rational and oft-flabbergasted physician who narrates Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories, Watson is the looking glass into Holmes’s intellectual superpowers.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabbergast
Adjective
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Cleaning professional Ryan Schutz of Two Maids and a Mop is sharing what a typical cleaning includes, as well as a few surprising areas a house cleaner probably won't clean.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the surprising mid-season decision to trade the Slovenian superstar coupled with a slew of key injuries, including to star guard Kyrie Irving, ultimately derailed any title aspirations Dallas might have had.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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The New Orleans Saints were hit with some startling news on the health status of starting quarterback Derek Carr just two weeks prior to the NFL Draft.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Scientists are increasingly aware of urine communication in all its startling forms.—
Gennaro Tomma,
Scientific American,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But even with Edwards’ shocking loss, this outpouring of grief and tributes — the decals, the touching video montages on national TV, the mentions in interviews — had to catch many NASCAR fans off guard.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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That’s a bit shocking for the current winner of the Best New Artist Grammy.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hubble captured this dramatic event in a stunning series of images, revealing intricate dust patterns as a flash of light from the outburst expanded outward and reflected off surrounding dust clouds — a phenomenon known as a light echo.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Even so, his start was nothing short of astonishing.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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This urban getaway lacks the drama of national park favorites like Zion or the Grand Canyon, but its conservation successes are quite astonishing.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Flabbergast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flabbergast. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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