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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
experiencing the astounding sight of the aurora borealis for the first time
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Recent Examples of astounding
Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
This week, Jonathan Alter shares the astounding story of one of the great grifts—how a man passed himself off as a Rockefeller for 40 years and became a member of the ruling elite.
—Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
Pakula shot an astounding 300,000 feet of film, which was reduced to 12,300 in the final, 2-hour, 18-minute movie.
—Stephen Galloway, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Norwell comes off of a second straight state final appearance and the Clippers have gone an astounding 75-7-10 since 2021.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Dead End premiered at San Diego Comic-Con in 2003, an astounding debut for such a legal nightmare.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
This week, Jonathan Alter shares the astounding story of one of the great grifts—how a man passed himself off as a Rockefeller for 40 years and became a member of the ruling elite.
—Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
Pakula shot an astounding 300,000 feet of film, which was reduced to 12,300 in the final, 2-hour, 18-minute movie.
—Stephen Galloway, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Norwell comes off of a second straight state final appearance and the Clippers have gone an astounding 75-7-10 since 2021.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
Adjective
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This has been my go-to spot for years, and the owners are amazing people.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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That stuff is so random, and there’s so many amazing bands that no one ever listens to.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For decades, scientists have wondered whether quantum mechanics plays a role in this astonishing efficiency.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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New analysis highlighted the astonishing economic cost of AI data centers’ power demands.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His return is not all that surprising, even with the losing record.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s latest tour de force is an absurdist, boldly surprising condemnation of his homeland.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Watching his wonderful kids, Amy, Jamie and Shauna, grow up and become deeply connected to the arts and making an impact in this world has been an immense privilege.—
Michelle Satter,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Accessible by car or Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, which offers thrice-daily service, Culpeper is a wonderful destination for a leisurely and enriching getaway.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a follow-up video, the owner revealed a gentle method for waking the puppy without startling her.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the leader whose imprint set the DNA for Intel’s corporate culture, and that of early Silicon Valley writ large, was Andy Grove, one of the company’s first employees, who became Intel’s third CEO in 1987 and oversaw stunning growth at the company.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Amal appeared alongside her husband on the red carpet in a stunning red velvet Oscar de la Renta mini-dress decked out in floral embellishments.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The legacy trade preference program lapsed Tuesday without a renewal from Congress, shocking some and disappointing many, including lawmakers, importers and the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) exporters and heads of state who have been lobbying with mounting fervor for an extension.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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Two months after catastrophic flooding killed 27 girls and counselors at Camp Mystic, the famed Texas camp plans to reopen – shocking some family members who still don’t know where their loved one is.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Less than an hour after making his frantic and somewhat miraculous 59-yarder, Butker missed the 33-yard extra point wide right.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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