as in marvellous
causing wonder or astonishment
the stupendous engineering feats achieved by the ancient Romans
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Recent Examples of stupendous
The Oracle guidance on the next several years of stupendous AI data center growth is worthy of all the analysts’ superlatives and surely pushes out the day of reckoning that will come with peak capex demand.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Kayla McBride had 18 points on the strength of four triples, while Courtney Williams had 14 points, seven assists and five boards and Alanna Smith finished with eight points, nine rebounds, seven assists, four steals and three blocks while quarterbacking another stupendous defensive effort.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
In addition to stupendous views of the eclipse, guests can expect to enjoy fascinating culture, history, food and wine, along with insightful programming on eclipses and cosmic wonders curated by distinguished lecturer Dr. Alex Filippenko, professor of astronomy at UC Berkeley.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Truth surfaces, if at all, decades later, when secrets may be declassified too late to redress the stupendous harm in the interim.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Kayla McBride had 18 points on the strength of four triples, while Courtney Williams had 14 points, seven assists and five boards and Alanna Smith finished with eight points, nine rebounds, seven assists, four steals and three blocks while quarterbacking another stupendous defensive effort.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
In addition to stupendous views of the eclipse, guests can expect to enjoy fascinating culture, history, food and wine, along with insightful programming on eclipses and cosmic wonders curated by distinguished lecturer Dr. Alex Filippenko, professor of astronomy at UC Berkeley.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Truth surfaces, if at all, decades later, when secrets may be declassified too late to redress the stupendous harm in the interim.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stupendous
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She's been gone for over 20 years, and so to win this for a soap opera, playing a villain, is really wonderful.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Some, like the two headlining Christie’s upcoming Rare Watches auction in Geneva, have wonderful horological anomalies that set them apart from more run-of-the-mill references.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dan Aykroyd's amazing cameo as the iconic Ray Stantz from Ghostbusters is a treat to watch.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t the first time a homeowner has shared an amazing discovery during a renovation.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Everything about it pleases me, from the correctness of all the enclitic marks upward, to the astonishing lambency of the whole.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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The astonishing young actor known as Master Betty was the prototype of the species.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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They were envisioned and commissioned by Narcissa Niblack Thorne in the 1930s, and are nearly miraculous to behold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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After reciting poetry, the same situation may appear differently, although nothing has changed except our perception, creating a space where the mystical, magical, or miraculous coexist, crafting a silver lining into the dark clouds of misfortune.—
K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Reykjavik—famous for its incredible local cuisine, colorful architecture, and easy access to Iceland’s many natural wonders—also took the top spot in last year’s report.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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The eerie moments of darkness by day and the awe-inspiring sight of the corona are what make a total eclipse experience so incredible.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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This is a marvelous, fun-loving year for you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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As one of the largest intact stretches of old-growth bottomland hardwood forests, Congaree National Park is marvelous in any season.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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What’s more surprising is that a tiny amount of activity could have a noticeable effect, according to a study published Tuesday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine that included more than 13,000 women with an average age of 72.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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The impact on their relationship hasn’t been dramatic, but the emotional response from strangers has been surprising.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Michele Di Gregorio made a stunning double save and was only beaten when a Vinicius Junior shot came back off the post and Jude Bellingham reacted quicker to it than Lloyd Kelly.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The network’s newest house hunting series, the 12-episode World’s Bargain Dream Homes (wt) from Twenty Twenty Television, will follow people brave enough to purchase the world’s most affordable properties that also happen to be stunning, turnkey and in desirable locations around the globe.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Stupendous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stupendous. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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