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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The widespread opposition has turned into a rare bipartisan issue, with conservatives and liberals joining sides to an astonishing degree.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
An astonishing 51 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Then, in an astonishing reversal, her career takes her to the furthest reaches of the solar system.
—The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
The level of detail and devotion in the decoration and artisanship is astonishing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
An astonishing 51 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Then, in an astonishing reversal, her career takes her to the furthest reaches of the solar system.
—The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
The level of detail and devotion in the decoration and artisanship is astonishing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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 6 Jun. 2026.
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