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Recent Examples of astonishingly
For the next step up in Apple's current-gen offerings, a $50 price drop on the astonishingly great MacBook Pro is a little treat.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
In particular, the extreme-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has been astonishingly effective at inflating the cost of the German support, while diminishing its benefits.
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Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
But Gaudette did things the hard way, putting together scenes that can last 30 seconds or longer, which means an astonishingly high number of generations until the model gets it right.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The result was a jaw-dropping tour through the upcoming sci-fi RPG's storytelling, dialogue, combat tactics, weaponry, stealth modes, companions, and diverse denizens of this astonishingly rich universe.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
The practical effects are astonishingly explicit, somewhere between vintage giallo and Japanese slasher.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Endless varieties of insect larvae also make astonishingly effective baits, but few fishermen — except ice-fishermen who buy mealworms and waxworms in bait shops — even use them.
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Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
While modern technology has changed civilization, many ancient societies developed solutions to complex problems using knowledge and techniques that were astonishingly advanced for their era.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
At an astonishingly low price for the set—just $8—the cooler set is sure to fly off the shelves, so shop ALDI early for the best selection.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
In particular, the extreme-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has been astonishingly effective at inflating the cost of the German support, while diminishing its benefits.
—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
But Gaudette did things the hard way, putting together scenes that can last 30 seconds or longer, which means an astonishingly high number of generations until the model gets it right.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The result was a jaw-dropping tour through the upcoming sci-fi RPG's storytelling, dialogue, combat tactics, weaponry, stealth modes, companions, and diverse denizens of this astonishingly rich universe.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
The practical effects are astonishingly explicit, somewhere between vintage giallo and Japanese slasher.
—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Endless varieties of insect larvae also make astonishingly effective baits, but few fishermen — except ice-fishermen who buy mealworms and waxworms in bait shops — even use them.
—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
While modern technology has changed civilization, many ancient societies developed solutions to complex problems using knowledge and techniques that were astonishingly advanced for their era.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
At an astonishingly low price for the set—just $8—the cooler set is sure to fly off the shelves, so shop ALDI early for the best selection.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonishingly
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There’s a lot to say about the texture—decadent, buttery, but surprisingly fast-absorbing, for starters—but greasy isn’t one of them.
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As soon as one influence is audible, Cold Court throws in a noisy interlude, then a surprisingly poppy section, and then a funk breakdown.
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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.
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The evening was going amazingly until the bill came.
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Mendoza, 6-foot-5, was astoundingly effective for the Indiana Hoosiers in 2025, winning the Heisman Trophy and the national championship.
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Ted Lasso rookie cards in existence; an astoundingly small number considering the hundreds that were originally given away.
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Meanwhile, the side that stopped La Roja in its tracks last week, Cape Verde, has stunningly kept its World Cup dream alive.
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The return of two bright stars from the franchise's past, a slew of crucial character deaths, and, most stunningly, a meta-confrontation between the core four over the very soul of Scary Movie, upend everything that came before, making for the series' most audacious climax by far.
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One potential downside of RV travel is that mechanical issues can pop up unexpectedly, like with any vehicle.
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If lottery-caliber talent unexpectedly drops, Philadelphia could have a chance to make a call.
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“Astonishingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishingly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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