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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 SoCal stunner spans nearly 20,000 square feet across nine-and-a-half acres with 300 feet of shoreline.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Another Bengals-Chiefs stunner — With under a minute to go, Patrick Mahomes and company trailed 25-23 and faced fourth down from their own territory.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
At first glance, this glossy laptop looks like a stunner and is worth some hype going into 2025.
—Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
The pajamas come in sizes S to 3XL and 12 shades, including stunners like lilac, champagne, light blue, and light green.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Another Bengals-Chiefs stunner — With under a minute to go, Patrick Mahomes and company trailed 25-23 and faced fourth down from their own territory.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
At first glance, this glossy laptop looks like a stunner and is worth some hype going into 2025.
—Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
The pajamas come in sizes S to 3XL and 12 shades, including stunners like lilac, champagne, light blue, and light green.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
Noun
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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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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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Noting that there are a lot of twists and turns in this film, Emerson suggests that audience members might think the final surprise is who is elected to be the next pope.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Was that a surprise to the Tigers, who stepped up to meet Bregman’s desire for a long-term commitment?—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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As far as citrus fruits go, the bulbous beauties may be the most unsung.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appétit,
8 Feb. 2025
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Events like this not only give Black beauty professionals and creatives their more than deserved flowers but, also push the industry toward long-overdue progress.—
Lyric Christian,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Fear, shock, and uncertainty have taken hold in the federal workforce as 2.3 million employees across the government face President Donald Trump's deadline by the end of Thursday to decide whether to resign.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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More news: Lakers Trade of Luka Doncic Has Massive Implications on His Contract Eligibility The entire NBA world is still in shock at the trade, including Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Greek divinity Nemesis, rarely depicted in art, has no place in the Olympian pantheon of a dozen gods and goddesses.—
Rachel Hadas,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2025
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Nye took the runway in a navy blue bomber jacket patterned with Greek gods and goddesses as well as a pair of black shorts that hit above the knee.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Illustrated by Wenjing Yang. Cancer Sun & Rising: Cancer, the month of February begins with a fiery jolt from Venus in Aries on February 4, igniting your career sector.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Challengers was originally set to premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, which would have given the film a jolt of Euro flair that often scans as classy and prestige-y.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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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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Everyone should read Phil Klein’s excellent post on President Trump’s Gaza bombshell.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
8 Feb. 2025
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The nine-hour, bombshell documentary was in development at Netflix for five years before the streamer reportedly pulled the plug in a deal with the superstar's estate.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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