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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
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Hims & Hers stock was up over 17% Tuesday morning — and is up an astounding 165% year to date.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
The astounding turnout further validates a U-turn that Disney made in 2023, not long after Robert A. Iger came out of retirement to retake Disney’s helm.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Just the concept is appropriately surreal and astounding.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
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The dentist's performance was nothing short of astounding.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Hims & Hers stock was up over 17% Tuesday morning — and is up an astounding 165% year to date.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
The astounding turnout further validates a U-turn that Disney made in 2023, not long after Robert A. Iger came out of retirement to retake Disney’s helm.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Just the concept is appropriately surreal and astounding.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
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Reed runs the floor, zips around as a screener and is disruptive on defense (4.3 steals per 100 from a center is amazing).—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Like on one hand, when Kris Kristofferson tells you that you were born to be a songwriter, that’s amazing.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
20 June 2025
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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
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But an investigation resulted in an astonishing call from the other side of the world, which revealed that ‘The GPO Girl’ was, in fact, a 25-year-old Australian, who has created more than 100 false identities.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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This is surprising because much of the Beach Boys’ music is decidedly unfunky.—
Elias Leight,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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Lindor earning more votes than the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts shouldn’t be surprising, but somehow the shortstop has been snubbed for the All-Star game every year since he’s been with the Mets.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Here’s an even more startling data point: ChatGPT-4 successfully generated entirely new emotional intelligence tests that performed as well as versions that took researchers years to develop.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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But the most startling is that the team that pioneered the opener now leads the majors in starters’ innings pitched.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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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
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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
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The stunning coupe is one of just 25 examples that were reimagined by the supercar maker last decade.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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The performance stretches out for a stunning 14 minutes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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In genre-bender Death of a Unicorn, starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, a father (Rudd) and daughter (Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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My father is a miraculous man as MAGA movement marks 10 years.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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