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Recent Examples of astoundingly
In terms of quality of life — affluence, food quality and production, life expectancies, standard of living almost everywhere — the news is astoundingly good.
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
But a social media narrative, especially among left-wing influencers, is that City Councilman Andy Thomson’s astoundingly close five-vote win in the race for mayor is another sign of a great blue Democratic wave sweeping the country, a harbinger of trouble for Republicans in November.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Somewhat astoundingly, each of his proposals, if enacted, would be more likely to make the affordability problem worse, not better.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
To Dallas’ astoundingly great luck, the arrival and rise of Cooper Flagg has been a bright ray of hope and excitement, but with Doncic back in the building the air was thick with gloom, regret and, yes, ongoing anger.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Delhomme had an astoundingly poor game — five interceptions and one lost fumble.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
The results went astoundingly viral.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Nearly 25 years later, North is just as bad as Ebert wrote, an astoundingly wrongheaded concept executed in the most mealymouthed, limp way possible.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
But this astoundingly nonintuitive result seems unreasonable to many, and for several years leading up to 1883, Cantor’s ideas are routinely criticized.
—Big Think, 25 Nov. 2025
Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
But a social media narrative, especially among left-wing influencers, is that City Councilman Andy Thomson’s astoundingly close five-vote win in the race for mayor is another sign of a great blue Democratic wave sweeping the country, a harbinger of trouble for Republicans in November.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Somewhat astoundingly, each of his proposals, if enacted, would be more likely to make the affordability problem worse, not better.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
To Dallas’ astoundingly great luck, the arrival and rise of Cooper Flagg has been a bright ray of hope and excitement, but with Doncic back in the building the air was thick with gloom, regret and, yes, ongoing anger.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Delhomme had an astoundingly poor game — five interceptions and one lost fumble.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
The results went astoundingly viral.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Nearly 25 years later, North is just as bad as Ebert wrote, an astoundingly wrongheaded concept executed in the most mealymouthed, limp way possible.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
But this astoundingly nonintuitive result seems unreasonable to many, and for several years leading up to 1883, Cantor’s ideas are routinely criticized.
—Big Think, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astoundingly
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But my greatest fortune, by far, has been the privilege of working with amazingly talented and passionate game developers over the past 25 years.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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These waist-high beds work amazingly well for everyone, especially for people with back and knee issues.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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The design is surprisingly simplified, if not lacking in carats, given the blonde bombshell’s penchant for flashy costume jewelry on and off screen.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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In its last semester, the campus appeared surprisingly upbeat.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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The result is the Starlight Breeze feature, which comprises 10,500 lights that subtly but stunningly envelop the cabin.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Shaban, who had several weeks to prepare for his confirmation hearing, seemed stunningly ignorant of the basic elements of an arrest, prosecution, and resolution of criminal charges in Connecticut.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though Euphoria actor Angus Cloud died unexpectedly in 2023 following season 2 of the HBO show, the actor's beloved character, Fezco, lives on in season 3.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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In late February, Ellison’s Paramount Skydance prevailed in a nearly six-month bidding war after Netflix unexpectedly bowed out when the elder Ellison agreed to financially back his son’s $111-billion deal.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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