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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
we suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of the bottom-ranked team in the division
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the stunning beauty of the star-filled sky on a cloudless night
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
how stunning the performers look in their costumes
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as in dazing
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas
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as in surprising
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff
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Recent Examples of stunning
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
Northern Michigan, spanning Petoskey to Harbor Springs, stands out as a premier golf destination, lauded for its stunning, Lake Tahoe-like landscapes and exceptional courses.
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Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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Adjective
Log Slide Overlook The short hike to Log Slide Overlook offers landlubbers one of the best options to experience Pictured Rocks’ stunning coastline and connect to other, longer trails.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
Northern Michigan, spanning Petoskey to Harbor Springs, stands out as a premier golf destination, lauded for its stunning, Lake Tahoe-like landscapes and exceptional courses.
—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
Margaret deploys this power to find Daniel and to free him from Noah and the WARDEX minions—essentially, by stunning them emotionally.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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And the locations are amazing — the shootout occurs at the fort of Sant’Andrea that nobody really knows anything about in Venice.
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Lego is amazing, and Lego Star Wars in particular.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Fairview came out throwing haymakers, dazing the Bruins in the early going.
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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.
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Turns out, her body keeps surprising her.
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The swelling was significant, the bruising startling and the healing process appeared long and painful.
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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.
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The adjacent riverfront area has seen astonishing growth and improvements, with a two-mile-long stretch of pedestrian paths, parks and other green space, and an event pavilion.
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According to a comprehensive reporting analysis published by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, an astonishing 79% of public companies actually increased their page counts after the rule went into effect, and 64% increased the total number of individual risk factors disclosed.
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There are five equally lovely cover fabrics to choose from, all of which are Oeko-Tex-certified for baby-soft skin, and are machine washable to make their life a little bit easier.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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