1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
adverb
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Examples of stunning in a Sentence
Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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With stunning harmonies and the infusion of on-stage pianists, guitarists and drummers, the show feels like watching a glorious tapestry come together.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
The lodge also offers horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and stunning views of America’s most breathtaking landscapes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Apr. 2024
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
The lodge also offers horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and stunning views of America’s most breathtaking landscapes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Apr. 2024
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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