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
The compilation has managed a jaw-dropping run on the all-genre albums chart that runs 713 weeks.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Want to score a permit for the most jaw-dropping, permit-only hikes in the U.S.?
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The jaw-dropping gaffe – which was met with stunned disbelief by those in the room and at home – was the result of a mix-up by accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, who mistakenly handed presenters Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty the wrong category envelope.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Taylor Swift, Cardi B and Sabrina Carpenter were among the stars who stepped on the carpet in jaw-dropping looks ahead of the ceremony.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Want to score a permit for the most jaw-dropping, permit-only hikes in the U.S.?
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The jaw-dropping gaffe – which was met with stunned disbelief by those in the room and at home – was the result of a mix-up by accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, who mistakenly handed presenters Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty the wrong category envelope.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Taylor Swift, Cardi B and Sabrina Carpenter were among the stars who stepped on the carpet in jaw-dropping looks ahead of the ceremony.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropping
Adjective
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To push attendance higher and garner more interest MLR needs to deliver an amazing product and Americans need to win.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Keep shopping for even more amazing discounts on affordable luxury bags below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That’s precisely where the most surprising discoveries are made and the greatest satisfaction is derived.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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That is not surprising, as sorting through differences takes consistent effort over time and is one of the more difficult areas.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their level of music knowledge at Bandcamp is startling and insanely impressive.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The freeze frame at the end faded to a startling shade of (blood!) red.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Simone’s cover of Sara Bareilles’ Waitress heartbreaker was stunning.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, the setting is truly stunning and tranquil, with unobstructed views of Mount Otemanu as the main selling point.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Sins Of The Brother Of course, the most shocking moment in this episode is something that’s been setup from the very first episode.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The series begins with his shocking arrest and traverses his first police interview; the detectives on the case at his school, groping for clarity on a senseless crime; and how his family navigates both their raw new reality and their past decisions.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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An astonishing, loopy and very true World War II story about Great Britain tricking Germany into believing false invasion plans has been the source material for non-fiction books and movies dramas.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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This was a 90% increase over the 9.9 million viewers who tuned in for the 2023 final and an astonishing 288% jump from 2022.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropping. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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