stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər 

: one that stuns or is stunning

Synonyms of stunner

• surprise
• shock
• bombshell
• jolt

Examples of stunner in a Sentence

His wife is a real stunner.

The jury's decision was a stunner.

Recent Examples on the Web

Owens had been off television for roughly 17 months with a neck injury, and the finish came on a stunner to Zayn. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Owens eventually hit Zayn with a superkick and a stunner to secure the pinfall and the victory. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The stunner builds upon the boat builder’s existing Ultima 55 but adds a dose of Brabus’s propensity for dialing performance and looks up to 11. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 July 2026

The 24-year-old part-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, whose first full season isn’t until 2027, pulled another stunner by winning the Brickyard 400 on Sunday to claim one of NASCAR’s crown jewel races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stunner

• brunner
• gunnar
• gunner
• runner
• tonner
• forerunner

Kids Definition

stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstən-ər 

: one that stuns or is stunning