astonishing
adjective
as·ton·ish·ing
ə-ˈstä-ni-shiŋ 
: causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : surprising
an astonishing discovery
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Examples of astonishing in a Sentence
He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others.
The truck can hold an astonishing amount of stuff.
She gave an astonishing performance in her first film.
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Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
Josh and Hannah were extra-eager to share, of course, given the astonishing nature of it all.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for astonishing
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astonishing. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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