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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Less noted is the incredible mosaic of voters from an astonishing medley of countries that propelled him into office.
—Vijay Dandapani, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the other largest deals in recent memory are cyber security, including Palo Alto Network’s astonishing $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk in 2025.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
With no rivers carrying sediment into the ocean, the sea surrounding the islands is blessed with astonishing clarity.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Less noted is the incredible mosaic of voters from an astonishing medley of countries that propelled him into office.
—Vijay Dandapani, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the other largest deals in recent memory are cyber security, including Palo Alto Network’s astonishing $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk in 2025.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
With no rivers carrying sediment into the ocean, the sea surrounding the islands is blessed with astonishing clarity.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astonishing. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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