astoundingly

adverb

as in amazingly

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Recent Examples of astoundingly The prospects can seem both abundant and astoundingly unappealing. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 The level of borrowing this industry is seeing is astoundingly high. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026 Either the bike is astoundingly valuable as a collector's item, or sellers are contributing to the lore of one of Tesla's wildest non-car releases in 2026. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026 To this point, this World Cup has been astoundingly good, frankly. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026 Ted Lasso rookie cards in existence; an astoundingly small number considering the hundreds that were originally given away. — Charles Moss, New York Times, 24 June 2026 And then Chambers did an astoundingly brave thing. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026 Simply, astoundingly, that works pretty well. — Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 In terms of quality of life — affluence, food quality and production, life expectancies, standard of living almost everywhere — the news is astoundingly good. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astoundingly
  1. amazingly
  2. astonishingly
  3. surprisingly
  4. stunningly
  5. unexpectedly
Adverb
  • In fact, this season is looking amazingly like last season, with the shaky bullpen and strong starting pitching.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • However, amazingly this is the third record set in the last month for this beautiful sunfish.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of amazingly
Adverb
  • These fake talk show employees were all astonishingly hilarious.
    — Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Something extraordinary these episodes illustrate, in our view, is the vulnerability of America’s highly interconnected fresh-food supply chain, in which one grower or supplier problem can ripple astonishingly fast.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of astonishingly
Adverb
  • And maybe most surprisingly, good at showing us, once and for all, the profound importance of intention behind our aesthetic choices.
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Losing your moral principles, on the other hand, can be surprisingly easy.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of surprisingly
Adverb
  • For The Times) Point Reyes National Seashore is a stunningly beautiful 110-square-mile expanse about an hour north of San Francisco.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Its stunningly bright display cuts through direct sunlight with ease, its cameras deliver sharper, more vibrant shots than ever, and a fresh suite of AI capabilities—like Proactive Assistance—makes everyday tasks feel effortlessly futuristic.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of stunningly
Adverb
  • Which brings us to the flashbacks, which this week — unexpectedly, thrillingly — end with the moment when Per Stensen’s silo project abruptly went live.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The last night was when Belafonte unexpectedly found himself on stage with his left leg elevated.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of unexpectedly

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“Astoundingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astoundingly. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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