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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
How antioxidants affect menopause A recent study published in Scientific Reports takes a closer look at how antioxidants may influence the timing of menopause, and the findings are eye-opening.
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
Uncovering Najash’s place in the snake family tree has been eye-opening.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Malik Willis would be a great addition, but the 26-year-old likely will have opportunities to start after a couple of eye-opening performances for the Packers.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Our visit to Montevago, with communication courtesy of Google Translate, was eye-opening.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Wathen said the experience is not only eye-opening for volunteers but also part of the church’s mission.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
From Felipe Torres Medina, a staff writer on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, comes this educational and eye-opening look at the quagmire of the immigration system.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
When Coogler was talking with Guy about casting him as the older version of Sammie in Sinners — a nod to an uncle of Coogler’s who is a big Guy fan — the director remembers Guy telling stories about visiting an older blues player, with eye-opening results.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2025
And that’s not the only way in which this trip to Asia proved eye-opening.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Lauren Manaker, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
Uncovering Najash’s place in the snake family tree has been eye-opening.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Malik Willis would be a great addition, but the 26-year-old likely will have opportunities to start after a couple of eye-opening performances for the Packers.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Our visit to Montevago, with communication courtesy of Google Translate, was eye-opening.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Wathen said the experience is not only eye-opening for volunteers but also part of the church’s mission.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
From Felipe Torres Medina, a staff writer on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, comes this educational and eye-opening look at the quagmire of the immigration system.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
When Coogler was talking with Guy about casting him as the older version of Sammie in Sinners — a nod to an uncle of Coogler’s who is a big Guy fan — the director remembers Guy telling stories about visiting an older blues player, with eye-opening results.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2025
And that’s not the only way in which this trip to Asia proved eye-opening.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
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General Daily Insight for January 31, 2026 Minor adjustments can bring surprising ease and clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The surprising twist was the slew of cancellations in — among other places — South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Second, that Carrick was genuinely a player of wonderful ability, who was seen as a tremendous talent from a young age.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Giving family members an opportunity to enjoy the cruise at their own pace can go a long way to creating a trip filled with wonderful memories, Denison says.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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The legendary David Lynch announced himself to the world with this startling, nightmarish debut feature.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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While the visual effect can be startling, there is nothing sinister at play.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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His style obviously was amazing.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hokkaido is a large island blessed with exceptional seafood, so not surprisingly, Sapporo has amazing sushi even by Japan’s lofty standards, and Hokkaido is world famous for its scallops.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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As buried family secrets and small-town lies emerge, Courtney must decide who to trust before a shocking revelation changes everything.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Louisiana State Police announced on Saturday the capture of all eight inmates who escaped early Friday in a shocking East Carroll Parish jailbreak.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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What extravagant actions can a life of astonishing clothes inspire?—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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There’s certainly the capital expenditure (Capex) figure, which is astonishing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Renowned for its chocolate, fresh Alpine air, and stunning natural beauty, Switzerland simply does things well—but at a cost.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Seven minutes later, the Jets (22-25-7) were ahead for good, stunning the Panthers and upping the stakes of what was already a crucial final pre-Olympics week for Florida.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Georgia Tech nearly made a miraculous rally from a 15-point deficit late in their game against Virginia Tech Tuesday.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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What did happen is still miraculous.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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