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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
As expected, the box-office champ was another superhero actioner, but the real stunner was the second-place finish for the low-budget comedy.
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as in queen
an attractive woman
Not only is she smart, she's a real stunner.
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Recent Examples of stunner
All of this overlooks Payne’s Valley, my favorite course at Big Cedar and a drop-dead visual stunner with more lakes, more greens, more waterfalls, and beauty as far as the eye can see.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The host Rams hummed along like a brand-new car, pulling off a 25-18, 25-15 stunner over Brother Rice at the Reavis Regional in Burbank, winning their first regional title since 2011.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Sunday’s stunner was especially crucial, considering an NBA team has never come back from an 0-3 deficit in a best-of-seven series.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Like Brunson, Haliburton has been a highlight factory — his Game 2 stunner in Cleveland deserves Proper Noun crystallization, and his series-ender versus Milwaukee was the platonic ideal of basketball iciness.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The host Rams hummed along like a brand-new car, pulling off a 25-18, 25-15 stunner over Brother Rice at the Reavis Regional in Burbank, winning their first regional title since 2011.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Sunday’s stunner was especially crucial, considering an NBA team has never come back from an 0-3 deficit in a best-of-seven series.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Like Brunson, Haliburton has been a highlight factory — his Game 2 stunner in Cleveland deserves Proper Noun crystallization, and his series-ender versus Milwaukee was the platonic ideal of basketball iciness.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
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The Blue Jackets, who added veteran forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood earlier in the day, selected defenseman Jackson Smith with the No. 14 overall pick and — in a surprise to many — goaltender Pyotr Andreyanov with the No. 20 overall pick.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Studies using fMRI scans show that when people experience a good magic trick, areas in the brain linked to conflict detection and surprise—like the anterior cingulate cortex and prefrontal cortex—light up.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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Clark’s ranking was a shock to many across the social media landscape.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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But when faced with financial shocks or broader economic uncertainty, many businesses reduce their credit card payments by an average of 3.2%.—
Juliana Berger,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Treatment at the center includes equine therapy with real horses and sessions with AI therapy chatbot Guanyin, named after the Buddhist goddess of compassion.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But this name is popular in Sweden as Saga is a goddess in Norse mythology.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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Meanwhile, rising authoritarianism, shifting national alliances and economic jolts unsettled the world.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
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Supply and demand jolts amid the COVID-19 pandemic have also shaken markets.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Rihanna’s lilac mani couldn’t be simpler, and that’s the beauty of it.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Along the way, stop to stroll through quaint villages, tour fascinating historic sites and soak up the natural beauty of the region.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Bronx bombshell addressed the critics once and for all with a stern message to X on Wednesday evening (June 25).—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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After weeks spent locked in with Huda Mustafa, Jeremiah began exploring other options, first with Iris Kendall, and then with bombshell Adreina Santos.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Alternatively, get an eyeful of the Leake Street Arches—aka the London Graffiti tunnel—beneath Waterloo Station, and pop out on Lower Marsh, with its centuries-old street market and proper Lambeth vibe.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
24 June 2025
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Locals get an eyeful of contemporary art inside at the Seattle Art Museum as well as in the open air at the Olympic Sculpture Park.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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