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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
William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Raridon is a bet that his astounding athletic traits will overcome mediocre college production (zero touchdowns a year ago and just 623 yards in 40 games).
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That’s an astounding advance for a cancer where experimental treatments have tended to offer progress measured in days or weeks, if at all.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The change in rules has been astounding, with Sonoma Water saving about 30,000 acre-feet of water each year, system-wide.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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The sheer amount of work that modern moms have to put in is often astounding.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Raridon is a bet that his astounding athletic traits will overcome mediocre college production (zero touchdowns a year ago and just 623 yards in 40 games).
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That’s an astounding advance for a cancer where experimental treatments have tended to offer progress measured in days or weeks, if at all.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The change in rules has been astounding, with Sonoma Water saving about 30,000 acre-feet of water each year, system-wide.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
Adjective
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This blend is absolutely amazing.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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These next-gen helicopters are going to be amazing.—
Omar Kardoudi
May 13,
New Atlas,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Depicting the Norman conquest of England 1100 years ago, the Bayeux tapestry is an astonishing 230 feet long and, according to the British Museum, features 58 scenes, each rendered in colored wool embroidery on flax.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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McConaughey had just been asked about the future of Hollywood, given the astonishing advances of AI.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Joy has surprising traction today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Miami’s past holds surprising stories of ambition and reinvention, from a Bulgarian artist wrapping islands in pink fabric to a failed bid to become the film capital of the world.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Drag is a wonderful and versatile art form that offers joy and freedom of expression.—
Rachel del Guidice,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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It’s been really wonderful to have you on today.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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However, those things aren’t necessarily shocking battle scenes.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The settlement notice appears to mark the end of a lawsuit that was shocking not only because of its allegations, but also because of the person making the claims.—
Tess Riski
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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More startling, though, was his passing.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The startling scale of detentions made Israel the third-worst jailer of journalists for 2025, behind only China and Myanmar, according to CPJ.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Somehow, though, the concept feels miraculous every time.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Unless Buium hits quickly, Rossi ascends greater than can be reasonably expected and Elias Pettersson’s career makes a miraculous turnaround, the likely declines of eventual 30-year-olds Boeser, DeBrusk, Hronek and Marcus Pettersson are a major factor.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The Australians won their second straight SailGP event, although the Bermuda success was not quite as dominant as their stunning four-wins-in-a-day Sunday in Rio de Janeiro last month.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The property has a beautiful minimalist, modern design with pops of natural wood accents and stunning views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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