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verb

present participle of astonish

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of astonishing
Adjective
Her command of these mechanisms is, unsurprisingly, astonishing. EW.com, 28 May 2025 Thankfully, the astonishing Deirdre O’Connell has brought Francis to life with vivacity, humor, and grit. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Two years on from the disaster that shocked the world, a new documentary is landing on Netflix sharing the astonishing details that led to the implosion of the OceanGate submersible. Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 Some stars streaking through the Milky Way at millions of kilometers per hour probably trace back to a supermassive black hole in a neighboring galaxy An astonishing fact only known for the past few decades is that every big galaxy in the universe has a supermassive black hole at its heart. Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for astonishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonishing
Adjective
  • The announcement, though abrupt, was not altogether surprising: City leaders have fretted the loss of Blue Diamond since the 1990s, and the cooperative has been steadily cutting costs in recent years.
    Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
  • Keep in mind that a spicy square between Mars and Uranus on June 15 could also lead to romantic developments or surprising revelations, spontaneously or behind the scenes.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Here’s a look at his amazing performance. Notes . . .
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
  • Our region also has a number of other destinations that might not necessarily have the Dark Sky designation, but their clear skies, lack of light pollution, or access to astronomical instruments allow visitors to see star clusters, planets, and other amazing features of the night sky.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • Experts warned of startling low turnout in the lead-up to the historic election because of the mind-boggling array of unfamiliar choices and the novelty of voting for judges.
    MARÍA VERZA, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
  • The sudden change was startling to those in the building and puzzling to those around the league.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Then, follow steep alleys up to Hvar’s medieval hilltop castle, looming high above the town below, for stunning views over the bay and Pakleni islands.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Designed by the famed 18th-century landscape architect Capability Brown, the estate’s sprawling grounds and stunning interiors have lent their timeless elegance to countless productions.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • She’s got a wonderful dynamic with Sydney Agudong, who plays Nani.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 June 2025
  • The English cook and writer’s 2006 book is a heartfelt hymn for wonderful food and flavors, without hours spent toiling in the kitchen or overly formal settings.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
  • Still, Maye was able to make a miraculous pass for the first down, throwing against the grain.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • His time with Villa included the drop into the Championship and then an incredible return to European football.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 12 June 2025
  • At this year’s Annecy Animation Festival, the series’ incredible run, which will extend beyond 40 seasons after a recent re-order, was celebrated with some of its key figures in attendance.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 12 June 2025

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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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