staggering
adjective
stag·ger·ing
ˈsta-g(ə-)riŋ 
: so great as to cause one to stagger : astonishing, overwhelming
a staggering feat
staggering medical bills
staggeringly
adverb
Examples of staggering in a Sentence
The storm caused a staggering amount of damage.
the staggering scope of the new construction on campus
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Llalacorn, a combination unicorn and llama, stands at a staggering 32 inches tall.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The most famous is Wiz, which Alphabet agreed to acquire for a staggering $32 billion.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Jackson Hole, Wyoming Home to Grand Tetons National Park, Jackson Hole is one of the country's most popular family vacation destinations for its staggering natural beauty and varied opportunities for outdoor pursuits like hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Migrant women in agriculture, food processing, and domestic work face staggering rates of harassment and assault.
—Mónica Ramírez, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The most famous is Wiz, which Alphabet agreed to acquire for a staggering $32 billion.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Jackson Hole, Wyoming Home to Grand Tetons National Park, Jackson Hole is one of the country's most popular family vacation destinations for its staggering natural beauty and varied opportunities for outdoor pursuits like hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Migrant women in agriculture, food processing, and domestic work face staggering rates of harassment and assault.
—Mónica Ramírez, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for staggering
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staggering. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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