thunderstrike

verb

ˈthən-dər-ˌstrīk How to pronounce thunderstrike (audio)
Definition of thunderstrikenext
as in to surprise
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected everyone was thunderstruck when she quit her job without warning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderstrike
  1. surprise
  2. amaze
  3. shock
  4. stun
  5. startle
  6. rock
  7. astonish
Verb
  • Animals bring a feel-good factor like little else, and no story captured that better than one in which a grieving grandma was surprised by a new golden retriever after losing her previous dog.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That may surprise some, given that winter temperatures in the northern part of the province can plummet to minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of surprise
Verb
  • What amazed me most, however, was the large number of people watching and tracking the trial.
    Anthony Michael Kreis, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Providing instant access to a wealth of information, the internet amazed my inquisitive mind.
    Usman Javaid, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of amaze
Verb
  • Katz said Trump’s revelry in shocking the mainstream leaders of his own party, angering his progressive opponents and delighting his anti-establishment MAGA base is clearly a factor in his nominations.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The accolade certainly shouldn't shock any fans of craft bourbon.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of shock
Verb
  • The actress also stunned at the 2024 Governors Awards in her own glamorous take on the little black dress.
    Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • In a clip shared by DJ Akademiks, Blueface proudly showed the Baddies star her name on the left side of his jaw, leaving Rock visibly stunned.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of stun
Verb
  • She was startled out of her reverie—a strange erotic daydream, flesh without body, warmth without a face.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Unfortunately, that proves to be a problem when freaking Rob Cameron (Chris Fulton) startles Bri in her kitchen!
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of startle
Verb
  • This year, Clarkson rocked a black suede coat with super-fluffy shearling trim at the lapels, cuffs, and hem, finishing the look with black boots and gleaming silver hoops.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • First, she was spotted rocking the look, straight down her back, paired with hazel eye contacts, a pink pout and bedazzled eye corners.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of rock
Verb
  • We were astonished that now Frieda presents this differently.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The sheer volume of material astonished even those familiar with state paranoia.
    Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of astonish
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