surprised
adjective
sur·prised
sər-ˈprīzd 
sə-
: feeling or showing surprise because of something unexpected
was very surprised to see her there
was too surprised to speak
a surprised expression
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Now, as what would have been Marilyn’s 100th birthday approaches, Haspiel is not surprised that fans around the world still adore her.
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The 13 holy men, from southern villages and towns, including Rmeich, Ain Ebel, Debel, and Marjayoun, were pleasantly surprised.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
One person who wasn’t completely surprised by the ALOFT observations was Dwyer.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Now, as what would have been Marilyn’s 100th birthday approaches, Haspiel is not surprised that fans around the world still adore her.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The 13 holy men, from southern villages and towns, including Rmeich, Ain Ebel, Debel, and Marjayoun, were pleasantly surprised.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
One person who wasn’t completely surprised by the ALOFT observations was Dwyer.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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