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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Limited to just 100 pieces, the stunner is priced at $49,200. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026 The Mulholland Drive stunner was once the home of Ronnie and Vidal Sassoon. Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026 Orchids might seem like finicky houseplants, but with the proper care, that grocery store stunner can bloom for years and years. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026 Wander through a glorious garden Even in winter, the Bay Area’s premier gardens are stunners. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 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 Feb. 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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