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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
hunting for a first apartment in a big city is an eye-opening experience for young people
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
that acclaimed magic act had a number of eye-opening moments
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Recent Examples of eye-opening
On this eye-opening tour, you'll be inspired by a hopeful vision of farming's future.
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Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
However, witnessing their interactions was eye-opening.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
And the details are eye-opening.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, with anxiety levels surging across Hollywood about the outlook for industry workers, especially as major unions negotiate new contracts with studios and streamers, the figures are certainly eye-opening.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
For Atlas’ owner, the response was both validating and eye-opening.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The numbers get more eye-opening from there.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The issue is that the stone top, the vessel sink, and the faucet all add up to an eye-opening amount.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
First Proof grew out of its 11-person team’s own eye-opening—if sometimes frustrating—experiences with AI.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
However, witnessing their interactions was eye-opening.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
And the details are eye-opening.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, with anxiety levels surging across Hollywood about the outlook for industry workers, especially as major unions negotiate new contracts with studios and streamers, the figures are certainly eye-opening.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
For Atlas’ owner, the response was both validating and eye-opening.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The numbers get more eye-opening from there.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The issue is that the stone top, the vessel sink, and the faucet all add up to an eye-opening amount.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
First Proof grew out of its 11-person team’s own eye-opening—if sometimes frustrating—experiences with AI.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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For one of them to celebrate a career-first win Sunday wouldn’t be all that surprising.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Floyd’s sincerity, the startling extremity of his concern for the comfort of others, snaps Clark out of his depressed, and depressing, complacency.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The five-acre private villa estate offers nine startling low-slung beach villas which sit harmoniously in a coconut grove on an undeveloped stretch of volcanic beach on the northern shores.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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To get a sentence like that in a communist, radically left-wing city of liberal lunatics is truly amazing.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The best was this amazing movie with Isabelle Huppert and Gerard Depardieu.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the furthest part of space lies Dante 01, a detention facility that houses criminals who have committed the most shocking crimes imaginable.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Their latest documentary series looks set to continue that streak, exploring a shocking real case of love, betrayal, and justice.—
Fleurine Tideman,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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Head there for a quieter gape at the astonishing mortar-free construction.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Overall, this is astonishing work.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The best examples are his stunning goals against Atletico Madrid and Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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In my own haze of 'round-the-clock feeds and first-time-parent anxiety, my mom seemed something of a miraculous blur.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Atlanta Hawks guard had just led a miraculous comeback in Game 2 of a first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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