stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: 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 International Olympic Committee picked Atlanta, in something of a stunner, over Athens, Greece. John Archibald, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025 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, 29 Oct. 2025 Released in 2024, this six-figure stunner features a levitating flying tourbillon that allows the wearer to alternate between automatic and manual modes. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025 The original deal was a stunner, with the Broccoli family controlling Bond for decades, albeit with Amazon MGM as a financial partner. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025 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 10 Nov. 2025.

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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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