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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Set on one of the city's best shopping streets in the middle of Old Montreal, Nelligan is a gold-standard hotel with stunning views from its crown-jewel rooftop deck.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Golden State will, barring a stunning tumble down the draft board, be unable to pick one of the truly elite prospects.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Renowned for its stunning beaches and turquoise seas, Crimea has been a regular hot spot for tourists from mainland Russia, but the worsening crisis will likely derail the industry this year.
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Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Most road trips on the list also feature signature landmarks, such as the stunning Cliffs of Moher in Ireland and the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks in Australia.
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Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Golden State will, barring a stunning tumble down the draft board, be unable to pick one of the truly elite prospects.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Renowned for its stunning beaches and turquoise seas, Crimea has been a regular hot spot for tourists from mainland Russia, but the worsening crisis will likely derail the industry this year.
—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Most road trips on the list also feature signature landmarks, such as the stunning Cliffs of Moher in Ireland and the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks in Australia.
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Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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