eye-opening

adjective

Definition of eye-openingnext
1
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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2
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 Both trips will be painful, eye-opening, and telling. — Michael Stevens, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 JPMorgan star analyst Natasha Kaneva had an eye-opening note this week. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 3 June 2026 Porowski’s excitement is palpable, an eye-opening foray through an urban expanse packed with possibilities. — Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 The financial contrast was particularly eye-opening given the cost of becoming an attorney. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Though the Vancouver Canucks weren’t directly involved in the action, the consistent drumbeat of seismic deals was eye-opening and instructive. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 24 June 2026 The breadth of Cannes Lions is eye-opening for media and entertainment insiders who get to see and hear how technology and digital disruption are transforming other industries. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 June 2026 Yet what the 18-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon, did in improving his paddle skills was eye-opening to Gadowsky in reflecting McKenna’s innate competitiveness. — John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
  1. surprising
  2. wonderful
  3. startling
  4. amazing
  5. shocking
  6. astonishing
  7. stunning
  8. miraculous
Adjective
  • Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • In many ways, the strong turnout for the World Cup isn't all that surprising.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 1 July 2026
Definition of surprising
Adjective
  • The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 2 July 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • The practical effect, according to Fred Vogler, who has been the Bowl’s principal sound designer since 2003, is startling.
    — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Oddly drawn to disconnect, horror fans crave novel experiences that feel both startling and strangely familiar.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of startling
Adjective
  • So learn to love it and use it to help people to see the constraint as something amazing and beneficial like free filtering, a gift of what not to do, or even a head start, not a smaller box to play in.
    — Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Networking is an amazing way to connect you with people in your professional field and to give you insight into your career trajectory, Libra.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • Cape Verde began this run by making a statement, producing a shocking 0-0 draw against soccer powerhouse Spain on June 15 in its first-ever World Cup match.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • The Packers then blew a 21-3 halftime lead in the Wild Card round against Chicago, gave up 25 fourth quarter points and eventually suffered a shocking 31-27 loss to the arch-rival Bears.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of shocking
Adjective
  • Their defensive commitment was astonishing, compact and aggressive in a 5-4-1 shape throughout, limiting the overwhelming tournament favourites to pot-shots for over an hour.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Laptop Deal The HP OmniBook 3 redefines long-haul productivity by delivering an astonishing 32 hours and 15 minutes of operating on a single charge.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of astonishing
Adjective
  • During the seven extra minutes of play, a header from Enzo Fernandez gave Argentina a stunning 3-2 lead that secured the win over Egypt.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • The ivory shade is a classic, but the sage green is stunning, too.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of stunning
Adjective
  • Kunst said there were some undocumented claims of miraculous cures prior to when records of such occurrences would be kept, dating back to the 1950s.
    — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
  • Argentina began to mount their counter attack with a 79th minute goal from Cristian Romero followed by Messi's 83rd minute goal, and finally a stoppage time goal for Enzo Fernández to improbably lift Argentina over Egypt in a miraculous comeback.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of miraculous

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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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