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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At family-friendly Yoshi’s Adventure, guests can enjoy stunning views of Super Mario Land — including appearances from lots of fan-favorite characters — while riding atop the titular dinosaur in search of glowing eggs.
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Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Sanchez has never been one for birding, but the stunning discovery and the uproar it's caused has left him delighted.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
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Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Sanchez has never been one for birding, but the stunning discovery and the uproar it's caused has left him delighted.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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