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as in queen
a lovely woman
not only is she smart, she's a real stunner
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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
as expected, the box-office champ was another superhero actioner, but the real stunner was the second-place finish for the low-budget comedy
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Recent Examples of stunner
The Falcons and Eagles are now 1-1 after the stunner in Philly.
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024
Not just how the Lions came back from the dead and beat the Houston Texans, 26-23, in a stunner.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Nov. 2024
During the Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton clash, KO hit Pearce with a stunner.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Entertainment Weekly breaks down the twists and turns in Netflix's sci-fi stunner.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024
Not just how the Lions came back from the dead and beat the Houston Texans, 26-23, in a stunner.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Nov. 2024
During the Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton clash, KO hit Pearce with a stunner.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Entertainment Weekly breaks down the twists and turns in Netflix's sci-fi stunner.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stunner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.Cole Kazdin, Los Angeles Magazine, 14 July 2017
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 July 2017
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This isn't the first X-rated surprise to spring up on social media in the lead-up to Christmas.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Joy Box is a limited-edition holiday surprise designed to celebrate the warmth and togetherness of the season.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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For yourself or someone else, a look at the best new beauty products to consider as 2024 comes to a close.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Social media is awash in lists of reads from last month, last week, last year, driven by the same shock of recognition that there’s plenty new under the sun.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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But, after the initial shock of those first few weeks, thoughts turned from survival to bringing Asheville back to its once-thriving state.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Set against the backdrop of a wave of suicide attacks on public buildings in Kabul, Tahmina revolves around a woman, who is secretly a Persian goddess from the Hindu Kush Mountains and has a special power for locating body parts and bringing victims back to life.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alternatively, as the Guardian writes, Parmigianino may have been referencing Correggio’s sensual Venus and Cupid With a Satyr (1524-25), in which the goddess sleeps in a similar position.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Murray was acquired by New Orleans over the offseason to give this team another jolt in the backcourt.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Willis could be just the jolt Green Bay’s inept red zone off needs.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, gave his social media followers a mother lode of an eyeful on Mother’s Day.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 May 2024
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Prophecy dropped a few bombshells — including the mysterious and powerful Desmond Hart’s origins.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
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Now, watch Brooke Shields style her classic bombshell hair: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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