stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
Synonyms of stunnernext
: one that stuns or is stunning

Examples of stunner in a Sentence

His wife is a real stunner. The jury's decision was a stunner.
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The Flyers rebounded to win two of three on the road — including a 7-3 stunner at Colorado, who boast the best record in the NHL — but failed to carry that momentum with them home. CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 Turquoise Yachts just launched its new 288-foot stunner, the biggest vessel to come from the country yet. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026 Even in their Week 16 loss to the Seahawks – an overtime stunner decided by a single point – the Rams scored 37 points. Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026 Another one of nature’s stunners! Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stunner

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stunner was in 1829

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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunner. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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stunner

noun
stun·​ner ˈstən-ər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning
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