as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the jaw-dropping prices for high-end modern art at the auction houses this season
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Recent Examples of jaw-dropping
Sitting in her car, a slimmer Lizzo shared jaw-dropping snaps rocking a sheer white crop top paired with a denim-and-sheer skirt ensemble.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Pairs' Free Skate: Don't miss the jaw-dropping throws, death spirals, and synchronized beauty of the pairs event as teams push the boundaries of their craft.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Those internet showreels of Dowman are jaw-dropping at times, especially given the age disparity, and give you an insight into what all the fuss is about.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The 44-year-old bared her toned legs and several jaw-dropping looks from her Jessica Simpson fashion collection for Walmart.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Pairs' Free Skate: Don't miss the jaw-dropping throws, death spirals, and synchronized beauty of the pairs event as teams push the boundaries of their craft.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Those internet showreels of Dowman are jaw-dropping at times, especially given the age disparity, and give you an insight into what all the fuss is about.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The 44-year-old bared her toned legs and several jaw-dropping looks from her Jessica Simpson fashion collection for Walmart.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropping
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There's actually a bevy of shine-boosting, ultra-nourishing oils on the market that deliver amazing results to delicate strands.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ah, but what if the amazing decline in light bulb prices made people buy 20-30x as many light bulbs!—
Philip Maymin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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This luxury resort, set in the tranquil countryside, is your gateway to surprising epicurean adventures as well.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tucker, Betts, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner are your steady vets, and there is surprising consensus around Julio Rodriguez, Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford.—
Owen Poindexter,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Joel Embiid continues to be out, Paul George has been a startling disappointment, and a remarkable 17 different players have been in the starting lineup through 57 games.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The startling manner of the White House announcement distracts from this long history.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Another stunning look consisted of the award-winning actress Zoe Saldana who also wore a silver-toned frock.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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Even in winter, the stunning coastline of Southern Norway invites exploration.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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This gripping series takes viewers into insidious modern-day cults through the unique lens of members who endured unspeakable trauma and the shocking investigations into these oppressive groups.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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The shocking move by Topuria left the door open for Volkanovski to return to featherweight for an immediate title fight against Lopes.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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And, really, that shouldn’t be all that astonishing.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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This contradicts the classic anthropomorphic analogies of Disney’s Pinocchio and Dumbo, as well as The Little Prince, The Iron Giant, Babe and Babe: Pig in the City, and Zack Snyder’s astonishing Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’hoole.—
Armond White,
National Review,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropping. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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