astonishing
adjective
as·ton·ish·ing
ə-ˈstä-ni-shiŋ 
: causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : surprising
an astonishing discovery
Examples of astonishing in a Sentence
He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others.
The truck can hold an astonishing amount of stuff.
She gave an astonishing performance in her first film.
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As astonishing as the numbers are, another facet of Buffett’s career is at least as remarkable.
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Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
Little is an encyclopedia of information on other kickers, admiring the approaches of guys like Prater and Carlson and marveling at Aubrey’s astonishing feats.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
The game featured an astonishing nine lead changes, with the Bills ultimately walking away with the 44-32 win.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
The celebration that went on within the group was astonishing.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
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Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
Little is an encyclopedia of information on other kickers, admiring the approaches of guys like Prater and Carlson and marveling at Aubrey’s astonishing feats.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
The game featured an astonishing nine lead changes, with the Bills ultimately walking away with the 44-32 win.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
The celebration that went on within the group was astonishing.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for astonishing
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astonishing. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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