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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
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The research, published today in Current Biology, showed that ultramarathoners can burn an astounding 11,000 calories per day during competition.
—Jason Dinh, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2025
The circle at 4 corresponds to a runner who ran an astounding 1,989 miles over a six-week period, which is 332 miles per week.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 20 Oct. 2025
And a big part of that success is thanks to the astounding surge from Guerrero, who seemed to flip a switch in October after going without a home run in his last 89 regular-season at-bats.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Blanchett’s astounding 30+ year career on screen has been accompanied by some of the most stunning cinematography.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The research, published today in Current Biology, showed that ultramarathoners can burn an astounding 11,000 calories per day during competition.
—Jason Dinh, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2025
The circle at 4 corresponds to a runner who ran an astounding 1,989 miles over a six-week period, which is 332 miles per week.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 20 Oct. 2025
And a big part of that success is thanks to the astounding surge from Guerrero, who seemed to flip a switch in October after going without a home run in his last 89 regular-season at-bats.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
Adjective
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Antetokounmpo delivered one of the most amazing closeout performances of all-time.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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And the reach of Prime Video, especially globally, is really, really amazing.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Every few minutes the jungle deposited us onto an astonishing beach.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The astonishing result, achieved by the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) collaboration, represents the first-ever observation of single top quark production with W and Z bosons, a process known as tWZ production.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There was a top 10 team that lost, but BYU was a 10-point underdog at Texas Tech, so the Red Raiders’ convincing win wasn’t technically all that surprising.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Instead, my friend and I were greeted by a mostly calm experience, which was surprising for a Friday night in South End.—
Evan Moore
November 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Christos honored their promise by gifting me with a wonderful collage in addition to my one-dollar paycheck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That scene was so incredibly awkward… and wonderful.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Technology glitches, shocking headlines and erratic behavior aren’t unusual under this type of transit, so keep your eyes peeled.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Is there a way for the film to hold an audience member through the violence instead of shocking them with it, and to meet them on the other side with an open heart?—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, what was so startling about Gueye’s performance was the decision-making.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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His comment was startling to the rest of the band.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Some miraculous news, unexpected news.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Blüemlisalphütte, its red and white shutters glinting in the miraculous sudden sunlight.—
Lucy Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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Republican finger-pointing has begun in the wake of Democrats’ stunning success in Tuesday night’s elections.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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Last summer, following Mamdani’s stunning primary victory, many friends and colleagues were anxious that this Democratic candidate was too liberal, too anti-business, too inexperienced for the global stage, and simply too young.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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