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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Channel your inner baker and shop Le Creuset’s new Signature Oval Bread Oven, available at Amazon and Le Creuset in 19 stunning shades.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Here’s Day 2 of my Dolphins free agency live blog, with some stunning facts on Willis.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Tulum, Mexico Tulum has become a full destination in its own right, with a stunning stretch of white sand beach, boutique jungle hotels, and a wellness-meets-nightlife vibe that draws a global crowd each spring.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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