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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
we suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of the bottom-ranked team in the division
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the stunning beauty of the star-filled sky on a cloudless night
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
how stunning the performers look in their costumes
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as in dazing
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas
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as in astonishing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff
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Recent Examples of stunning
Alex Sherman, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Type 1 diabetes toddler reveals stunning details of his health condition
Bain Brandon, a baby who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last year, explains his condition to his mom, Marlee.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
The brand is known for its bold floral gowns, stunning floor-sweeping silhouettes, and statement-making sparkle that take the summer garden party aesthetic to an entirely new level.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
The suite features a massive light fixture that doubles as an art installation, a stunning marble bath, and a 1,044-square-foot private rooftop terrace overlooking the marina.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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The results are clear: team valuations have risen for six decades in a row, including a stunning jump in recent years.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Type 1 diabetes toddler reveals stunning details of his health condition
Bain Brandon, a baby who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last year, explains his condition to his mom, Marlee.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
The brand is known for its bold floral gowns, stunning floor-sweeping silhouettes, and statement-making sparkle that take the summer garden party aesthetic to an entirely new level.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
The suite features a massive light fixture that doubles as an art installation, a stunning marble bath, and a 1,044-square-foot private rooftop terrace overlooking the marina.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunning
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Comments Chloe Fineman has explained how that amazing triple Jennifer Coolidge impression — Fineman, Dana Carvey, and host Ariana Grande — landed on Saturday Night Live.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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There’s still men — there’s Benson, who’s doing amazing.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Look at this, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful building.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Their beautiful bi-level home is hidden on a backstreet in Palermo.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The Cardinals certainly hope that’s the case, as their rotation has been a surprising strength.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Since then, podcasts have gone mainstream, and are as ubiquitous as cell phones – not surprising considering 70% of listeners use their mobile phones to tune in.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The scoring sequence followed a lovely Bobrovsky save on a shorthanded odd-man rush — the Cats firing on all cylinders.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Why the lovely Mehri falls for such a loser — Hamid is one of the least charming grooms in recent memory — can only by explained by the lack of options available to her.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Experts warned of startling low turnout in the lead-up to the historic election because of the mind-boggling array of unfamiliar choices and the novelty of voting for judges.—
MARÍA VERZA,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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The sudden change was startling to those in the building and puzzling to those around the league.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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There isn’t a huge amount of that, but the fact that the robots are fighting at all is astonishing.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Regardless of his personal situation, what Enrique has done to this PSG side has been nothing short of astonishing.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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And then of course the most perfect, gorgeous Schiaparelli black dress shows up.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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On the surface, all the Wisteria neighbors are living the dream: beautiful homes, gorgeous families, shiny SUVs in the driveway.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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