staggering
adjective
stag·ger·ing
ˈsta-g(ə-)riŋ 
: so great as to cause one to stagger : astonishing, overwhelming
a staggering feat
staggering medical bills
staggeringly
adverb
Examples of staggering in a Sentence
The storm caused a staggering amount of damage.
the staggering scope of the new construction on campus
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Tickets for any match in any city will cost you a pretty penny at this point in the tournament, but seats for the final will set you back a staggering amount—likely about five figures for Category 1 tickets, according to the New York Times, and that doesn’t even account for travel or lodging.
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Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the staggering New York Mets 7-3.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Two records, one week The numbers from both sides of this collision are staggering.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Wellness retreats top many travelers’ wish lists in 2026, but the price tags can be staggering.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
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Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the staggering New York Mets 7-3.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Two records, one week The numbers from both sides of this collision are staggering.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Wellness retreats top many travelers’ wish lists in 2026, but the price tags can be staggering.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for staggering
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staggering. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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