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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
experiencing the astounding sight of the aurora borealis for the first time
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Recent Examples of astounding
Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
In these tense, troubled times, the astounding success of this gritty bunch is a metaphor for values that matter: Hard work.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
An astounding 99% have used a mobile banking app in the past month, and nearly half manage their finances solely via smartphone.
—Monica Hovsepian, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
There's a lot of really beautiful music, and George's voice of course is astounding.
—David Chiu, People.com, 12 June 2025
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The fastidious formality of Monsieur Gustave H. exists right alongside his matter-of-fact vulgarity, a combination that Fiennes nails with astounding precision.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
In these tense, troubled times, the astounding success of this gritty bunch is a metaphor for values that matter: Hard work.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
An astounding 99% have used a mobile banking app in the past month, and nearly half manage their finances solely via smartphone.
—Monica Hovsepian, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
There's a lot of really beautiful music, and George's voice of course is astounding.
—David Chiu, People.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
Adjective
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Reed runs the floor, zips around as a screener and is disruptive on defense (4.3 steals per 100 from a center is amazing).—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Like on one hand, when Kris Kristofferson tells you that you were born to be a songwriter, that’s amazing.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Furthermore, the fact the band hasn’t down-tuned or adjusted any of their songs for vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who still effortlessly sings each and every one of Iron Maiden’s songs is absolutely astonishing.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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But an investigation resulted in an astonishing call from the other side of the world, which revealed that ‘The GPO Girl’ was, in fact, a 25-year-old Australian, who has created more than 100 false identities.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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This was a surprising finding that revealed that a sense of belonging — something HR traditionally considered unmeasurable — was actually one of the strongest precursors of retention.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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However, digging deeper reveals a surprising insight.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Here’s an even more startling data point: ChatGPT-4 successfully generated entirely new emotional intelligence tests that performed as well as versions that took researchers years to develop.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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But the most startling is that the team that pioneered the opener now leads the majors in starters’ innings pitched.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This stunning property comprises 83 private villas sprawled across 17 acres of lush, tropical grounds.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The stunning coupe is one of just 25 examples that were reimagined by the supercar maker last decade.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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There's also a nod to the narrator's wife making an unexpected comeback late on, though Robbie's miraculous/implausible (delete as appropriate) return from the dead stretches credibility way past breaking point.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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Considering her herculean effort and miraculous success, the speediness of her undoing is stunning.—
Literary Hub
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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