1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
adverb
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Examples of stunning in a Sentence
Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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In this part of the world, even the most unassuming ports are often packed with rich history, culture, and stunning beauty.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
When Hurricane Helene devastated the southeast just over three weeks ago, the natural disaster prompted a stunning grassroots mobilization from the private sector, catapulting it to the front-line of disaster relief efforts.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Oct. 2024
But for close to three hours on Saturday night, Mitchell delivered a landmark concert filled with stunning classics, thrilling deep cuts, and laughter in between.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
On October 19, Gomez hit the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' red carpet wearing a stunning velvet navy Alaïa gown featuring an hourglass silhouette, deep scoop neckline, and black leather peek-a-boo bustier, once again bucking archaic fashion rules about the controversial color combo.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2024
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David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
When Hurricane Helene devastated the southeast just over three weeks ago, the natural disaster prompted a stunning grassroots mobilization from the private sector, catapulting it to the front-line of disaster relief efforts.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Oct. 2024
But for close to three hours on Saturday night, Mitchell delivered a landmark concert filled with stunning classics, thrilling deep cuts, and laughter in between.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
On October 19, Gomez hit the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' red carpet wearing a stunning velvet navy Alaïa gown featuring an hourglass silhouette, deep scoop neckline, and black leather peek-a-boo bustier, once again bucking archaic fashion rules about the controversial color combo.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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