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

Denis installed these jet-black, down-to-there stunners. — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026

There was no cut line in this event, but Aberg finishing T55 was an absolute stunner. — Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Shortly after, cinematographer Pat Scola’s overhead view of a makeshift cemetery is a stunner. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Oleander is a summer stunner in USDA hardiness zones 8 and above with dozens of fragrant blooms set against dark green, leathery leaves. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 June 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