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verb

present participle of stun

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Recent Examples of stunning
Adjective
With less than a week to go in the regular season, the Denver Nuggets made a stunning move, firing their champion head coach, Michael Malone, and general manager, Clavin Booth. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 Most memorable moment: Her dance routine in episode 5 is stunning. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025 The Nuggets made a stunning move Tuesday, firing Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just 11 days before the start of the NBA playoffs. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for stunning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunning
Adjective
  • Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Who would have thought that Donald Trump would be the one to stop Tesla's amazing international sales run in its tracks?
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Order a drink, admire the master carpentry, and unwind with views of the beautiful garden.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The lead grew to 3-1 at 1:57 of the third with one of the most beautiful goals of the season.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • In fact, Fernández and La Casa de la Playa sommelier Pavel Martínez have also curated a lovely selection of Mexican wines for the Cava, the property’s unique wine cellar which is open 24 hours for guests to peruse, taste and enjoy a bottle or glass of their choice.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Get The Recipe 09 of 15 Watermelon Radish Salad These blushing spring radishes add a lovely color and flavor to little gem lettuces.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • If anything, this document only underscores the startling escalation of Trump's war on dissent and efforts to remove people who disagree with him or U.S. policy.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Even so, his start was nothing short of astonishing.
    Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This is the year to create a gorgeous pathway through your yard or gardens.
    Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Much like the gift of a gorgeous spring day in Kansas City. Reach Sherry Kuehl at snarkyinthesuburbs@gmail.com, on Facebook at Snarky in the Suburbs @snarkynsuburbs, on Instagram @snarky.in.the.suburbs, and snarkyinthesuburbs.com.
    Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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