amazingly

adverb

Definition of amazinglynext
as in surprisingly

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Recent Examples of amazingly To oppose advert — sorry, hydration — breaks is now, amazingly, to stand opposed to football players having a quick drink after playing 22 minutes in 40C (104F) heat. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 24 June 2026 The evening was going amazingly until the bill came. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Even more amazingly, Yuba County had farmstays in its plan. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 Luxe rayon from bamboo sheets are amazingly soft, naturally breathable and cooling, and twice as strong as cotton. — ABC News, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amazingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amazingly
  1. surprisingly
  2. astonishingly
  3. astoundingly
  4. stunningly
  5. unexpectedly
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  • The bronzer offers semi-sheer pigment in just two surprisingly stretchy shades.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The final prediction sees Allen winning, with Garrett surprisingly securing second place.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of surprisingly
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  • That combination caught the eye of private equity, with PE firms stepping in to acquire clinics around the country at an astonishingly high rate.
    — Jeff Beck, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Cape Verde came astonishingly close to taking defending champions Argentina all the way to penalties, eventually falling to a 3-2 extra-time defeat despite an incredible goal from full-back Sidny Lopes Cabral.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of astonishingly
Adverb
  • To this point, this World Cup has been astoundingly good, frankly.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026
  • Mendoza, 6-foot-5, was astoundingly effective for the Indiana Hoosiers in 2025, winning the Heisman Trophy and the national championship.
    — Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of astoundingly
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  • Cantor clearly references this as a possible explanation for the stunningly inept display Monday night from the USMNT.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Start with this sleek, easy-to-style crescent crossbody, then treat yourself to this stunningly on-sale Kate Spade pick.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of stunningly
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  • The series followed Jane Villanueva, played by Rodriguez, whose life is unexpectedly upended after she is accidentally artificially inseminated.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • If a key individual leaves unexpectedly, the financial impact can be immediate.
    — Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of unexpectedly

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“Amazingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amazingly. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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