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verb

present participle of astonish

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Recent Examples of astonishing
Adjective
Home to lush kelp forests and an astonishing array of marine life, Cataline has earned its reputation as a diver's dream. Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025 Rick Owens’ daring, baptismal fantasia in the fountain of the Palais de Tokyo was astonishing and a perfect opening for his retrospective show across the boulevard at the Palais Galliera. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025 Both sides are producing drones of all types at an astonishing rate. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 June 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for astonishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonishing
Adjective
  • If living near a golf course seems scenic and relaxing, it may also be linked to a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a surprising new study that comes with some limitations.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
  • The Column Dresses Sleek, minimalist, and effortlessly elegant, a column wedding dress works for a surprising array of dress codes.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • And equally amazing is the fact that the brooch or pin that Duguid wears in it on his coat survives and [was previously] displayed next to the painting.
    Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
  • Looking for an amazing place to celebrate the Fourth of July?
    Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Home surveillance footage captured the startling moment a single-engine Cessna 150 flipped over in a backyard in South Carolina.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
  • The stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 reunited for a tell-all special on July 1 which brought a number of startling revelations to the forefront — and forced the ladies to confront the questions that have been on everyone's minds.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 July 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
  • Bayern Munich have won the Champions League on six separate occasions while PSG finally got over the line this season with a stunning 5-0 win over Inter Milan that could mark the beginning of an era of dominance for the French giants.
    Darren Richman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
  • The broad market index made a stunning turnaround from its April lows to end June with a second-quarter gain of nearly 11%.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.
    Kim Salem-Jackson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • These tender, buttery peas are wonderful in any number of dishes, but our new favorite just might be this black-eyed pea dip.
    Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Considering her herculean effort and miraculous success, the speediness of her undoing is stunning.
    Literary Hub June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • As officials continue to confirm deaths and search for those missing after the Texas Hill Country floods on Friday, locals have started to share stories of incredible acts of bravery and heroism amid a weekend of anguish.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
  • This adds incredible complexity to a tax code that was already opaque.
    Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025

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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishing. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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