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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Many aurora chasers took to X to share their stunning aurora photos during the recent geomagnetic storm.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Set between the Taconic and Green Mountain Ranges, the area is best for hiking along leafy trails to waterfalls and enjoying stunning views.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Create a stunning fall wreath that combines natural elements with fun felt pom-poms.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Brands such as Mercedes-AMG, BMW, Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, McLaren and others stake out some of the most stunning homes and estates around Pebble Beach to host guests throughout Monterey Car Week.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Set between the Taconic and Green Mountain Ranges, the area is best for hiking along leafy trails to waterfalls and enjoying stunning views.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Create a stunning fall wreath that combines natural elements with fun felt pom-poms.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Brands such as Mercedes-AMG, BMW, Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, McLaren and others stake out some of the most stunning homes and estates around Pebble Beach to host guests throughout Monterey Car Week.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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