1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
adverb
Examples of stunning in a Sentence
Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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That shot rendering the Cherry Blossom tree using the pink clouds is stunning.
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Perched above the marina with stunning views, the neighborhood is quiet, secure, and perfect for morning hot-girl walks.
—Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
On Monday, Adebayo was named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for a week that included his stunning 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
All the better to see the stunning red lips that perfectly match her dress.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Perched above the marina with stunning views, the neighborhood is quiet, secure, and perfect for morning hot-girl walks.
—Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
On Monday, Adebayo was named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for a week that included his stunning 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
All the better to see the stunning red lips that perfectly match her dress.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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