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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While spring is the best time to visit thanks to the stunning beauty of the cherry blossom season, this is a great destination at any time of year.
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Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Northeastern, which was denied a fourth straight title by the Terriers (7-13-3) in a stunning semifinal loss last week, is tied with Harvard for the most in tournament history.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The ending of the run was even more stunning.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Further north, Alison Hagerup Beach Park is a bit more secluded and absolutely stunning at sunset.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Northeastern, which was denied a fourth straight title by the Terriers (7-13-3) in a stunning semifinal loss last week, is tied with Harvard for the most in tournament history.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The ending of the run was even more stunning.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Further north, Alison Hagerup Beach Park is a bit more secluded and absolutely stunning at sunset.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stunning
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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