as in unusually
in an unexpected way
The kids were surprisingly well-behaved during the sleepover. The restaurant's food was affordable and surprisingly delicious.
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Recent Examples of surprisingly
But his play over 16 starts and one period was largely excellent, surprisingly so.
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Scott Powers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Originally planned as a short-term mission, Juno has defied expectations, surprisingly surviving Jupiter’s harsh radiation and extreme conditions.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
That's down from 3 million, or an average 251,000 a month, in 2023 but still a surprisingly strong showing.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Here, at lower speeds, the truck performs surprisingly well, even without airing down the 42-inch tires.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
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Scott Powers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Originally planned as a short-term mission, Juno has defied expectations, surprisingly surviving Jupiter’s harsh radiation and extreme conditions.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
That's down from 3 million, or an average 251,000 a month, in 2023 but still a surprisingly strong showing.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Here, at lower speeds, the truck performs surprisingly well, even without airing down the 42-inch tires.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Surprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprisingly. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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