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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Lexington’s girls came out of the gate strong and finished with an astonishing 114 points to take the championship win.
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Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Rose is a terrific story told with confidence and brisk pacing, but also a great vehicle for the astonishing Hüller.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Calibrachoa come in an astonishing array of stunning colors from pale lemon yellow to hot pink and orange.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
An astonishing 134 preemptions have become law since 2013, according to the Florida Association of Counties.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Rose is a terrific story told with confidence and brisk pacing, but also a great vehicle for the astonishing Hüller.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Calibrachoa come in an astonishing array of stunning colors from pale lemon yellow to hot pink and orange.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
An astonishing 134 preemptions have become law since 2013, according to the Florida Association of Counties.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astonishing. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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