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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Not surprisingly, more counselors have these options than teachers have (36% vs. 26%).
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Jean Eddy, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Precious metal funds have seen surprisingly light inflows, given the recent highs in gold.
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Jean Eddy, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Records and History-Making Firsts Not surprisingly, Sesame Street has set some records along the way and recorded a number of firsts.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 25 Mar. 2025
Precious metal funds have seen surprisingly light inflows, given the recent highs in gold.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
For a change so big, businesses know surprisingly little about what's coming in mere days.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Surprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprisingly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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