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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
experiencing the astounding sight of the aurora borealis for the first time
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Recent Examples of astounding
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
By Sunday, the indie horror is expected to make another $21 million, pushing its domestic earnings to an astounding $190 million.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 June 2026
Chicago has an astounding network of rec trails and green space, many found along rivers and lakes.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2026
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There were more than a dozen giraffes moseying in the early morning sun, their stature made all the more astounding by their unexpected multitude.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
By Sunday, the indie horror is expected to make another $21 million, pushing its domestic earnings to an astounding $190 million.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 June 2026
Chicago has an astounding network of rec trails and green space, many found along rivers and lakes.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
Adjective
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My brother in-law was an incredible husband and an amazing father to their boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Give the audience this amazing look, but the music’s the thread of the whole thing.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Still, put in perspective, Spielberg’s cinematic universe over seven decades represents an astonishing range of topics and tensions.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Vivid acidity and astonishing freshness frame flavors of lemon zest and Pink Lady apple with a closing note of salinity.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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At our junket interview for Netflix’s superhero comedy WONDERfools, however, Park provides miniature essays, often speaking for several minutes at a time, surprising us all.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Turns out, her body keeps surprising her.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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The swelling was significant, the bruising startling and the healing process appeared long and painful.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Thursday’s cacophony of startling videos – with Ukrainian drones arriving in waves over the flames to follow up on strike after strike – marks a global moment of clarity, in which the Kremlin is truly struggling.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But in general, working with Tim is just wonderful.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Ladeira uses a mister to spray the plate with housemade rose vinegar to give a whiff of funky brightness without shocking the palate.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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This sweeping novel opens in nineteen-sixties Calcutta, when a three-year-old girl demands to eat fish, shocking her family of Jains.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Bosch, the German engineering firm, says its British subsidiary now handles 10,000 import transactions per year, a stunning increase from just 40 annually prior to Brexit.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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In one stunning shot, a dragon surges into battle, casually dragging a toe across the water.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The mayor said the Knicks' miraculous comeback in Game 4 typified New York's never-say-die spirit.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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Fresh off their championship victory, the team’s starting five — Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges — will join Jimmy Fallon to celebrate their miraculous NBA finals run and taking home the franchise’s first title in 53 years.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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