astounding

adjective

as·tound·ing ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ

Synonyms of astounding next

: causing astonishment or amazement

an astounding revelation

astoundingly

ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ-lē

adverb

Examples of astounding in a Sentence

He ate an astounding amount of food. the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years

Recent Examples on the Web The battery lasts an astounding 300 hours on a single charge. —

WIRED, 21 Oct. 2023 Music is a universal passion, with an astounding 97% of concert goers agreeing that there is something magical about experiencing music with others. —

James Dinh, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2023 Between 1976 and 2018, the number of full-time administrators at higher education institutions increased by 164 percent, while the number of other professionals who work for them increased by an astounding 452 percent. —

Aaron R. Hanlon, The New Republic, 23 Oct. 2023 Driver engagement is further bolstered by the astounding crispness of the short-throw gearbox. —

Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2023 Miss Piggy's charming and sweet demeanor — and astounding survival story — secured her a forever home to look forward to. —

Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023 In a clutch situation, one contestant performs an astounding feat of memory. —

Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023 Then, as now, Israel had enjoyed a period of astounding economic prosperity prior to the outbreak of the war. —

Uri Kaufman, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2023 Other astounding performances include Bad Manners with Buster Bloodvessel (and his tongue), a reunion of America’s first ska band the Untouchables, the Toasters who formed in NYC in 1981, the Resignators of Australia, and dozens of others. —

Heather Augustyn, Spin, 10 Oct. 2023 See More

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