as in surprisingly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of astonishingly
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
As crocodiles are masters of short-range acceleration, the strike itself is astonishingly fast.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 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
Both of these non-sung time-outs are astonishingly good.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
The mathematics of flat space is astonishingly versatile, and new research is upending the traditional thinking about the layout of our cosmos.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
The silky green ribbon of the Merced River meanders through the valley floor below, astonishingly lush during the spring snow melt.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
This Saturday, the 25 countries that made it through to the Grand Final will perform their songs in astonishingly rapid succession; despite its perennial veneer of sparkly chaos, Eurovision is, from a production logistics standpoint, the very tightest of ships.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
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
As crocodiles are masters of short-range acceleration, the strike itself is astonishingly fast.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 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
Both of these non-sung time-outs are astonishingly good.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
The mathematics of flat space is astonishingly versatile, and new research is upending the traditional thinking about the layout of our cosmos.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
The silky green ribbon of the Merced River meanders through the valley floor below, astonishingly lush during the spring snow melt.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
This Saturday, the 25 countries that made it through to the Grand Final will perform their songs in astonishingly rapid succession; despite its perennial veneer of sparkly chaos, Eurovision is, from a production logistics standpoint, the very tightest of ships.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonishingly
Adverb
-
One theory is that a surprisingly large amount of crude is escaping the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, helping the global energy system absorb the historic shock.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
-
Trysta Krick and Vaughn Dalzell preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals and debate if the Spurs can get back in the series after surprisingly going down 2-0 to the New York Knicks.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Adverb
-
Before 1969, amazingly enough, Sam McDowell did it in 1966.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
-
Debut a Year Drake has amazingly managed his historic showing in less than a decade.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adverb
-
And then Chambers did an astoundingly brave thing.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
-
Simply, astoundingly, that works pretty well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Prepare to be dazzled by the destination's stunningly clear waters, which are great for boating, swimming, or paddling; alternatively, post up by one of the pristine beaches.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
-
Instead, a stunningly beautiful Ora King premium salmon in yuzu bitter sauce was one of the best entrees to be found in Arlington.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Adverb
-
What begins as a joke spirals into something far more real and unexpectedly opens the door to Hollywood.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
-
More than four months have passed since Nancy Guthrie unexpectedly went missing, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate her disappearance.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Astonishingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishingly. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
