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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Every window, patio, and balcony is a reminder of Terranea’s coastal location among the stunning hills and cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Throughout the 90 minute show, the quintet made their disparate sounds flow into a cohesive setlist, with Lewis’ strong vocals stunning the already-rapt crowd.
—William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
On July 19, Kuckenburg announced their engagement on Instagram, sharing a photo of her stunning ring.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
It was expected that many were going to be heading to Kenan Stadium to see what the Tar Heels could do, but the names that made their way over on Monday night were stunning.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Throughout the 90 minute show, the quintet made their disparate sounds flow into a cohesive setlist, with Lewis’ strong vocals stunning the already-rapt crowd.
—William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
On July 19, Kuckenburg announced their engagement on Instagram, sharing a photo of her stunning ring.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
It was expected that many were going to be heading to Kenan Stadium to see what the Tar Heels could do, but the names that made their way over on Monday night were stunning.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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