as in shock
informal
something that shows or teaches you something in a surprising way
Traveling abroad can be a real eye-opener to many people. They say her biography is quite an eye-opener.
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Recent Examples of eye-opener
Seeing the cumulative cost of impulsive purchases can be an eye-opener, motivating you to reconsider similar decisions in the future.
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True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Forty years ago, the intuitive outrage of secondhand smoke was an eye-opener for many Americans.
—David Zipper, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
On Donovan’s third day in the big leagues, there was a bench-clearing situation between the Cardinals and New York Mets, and that was an eye-opener to him.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Seeing the cumulative cost of impulsive purchases can be an eye-opener, motivating you to reconsider similar decisions in the future.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eye-opener
True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Forty years ago, the intuitive outrage of secondhand smoke was an eye-opener for many Americans.
—David Zipper, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
On Donovan’s third day in the big leagues, there was a bench-clearing situation between the Cardinals and New York Mets, and that was an eye-opener to him.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Seeing the cumulative cost of impulsive purchases can be an eye-opener, motivating you to reconsider similar decisions in the future.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eye-opener
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opener
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The woman, who according to the news outlet was five months pregnant, was treated for shock, while her partner’s face was covered in blood.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Saudi Press Agency | Via Reuters The toppling of the Assad regime during a shock offensive by anti-Assad militia groups in December last year stunned the global community and brought about the prospect of a new beginning for the devastated country.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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The suggestion came as a surprise, Grace said, considering the union was fighting for an additional 1% salary raise this year just before last Wednesday’s budget announcement.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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There are no tongue-scorching surprises at La Catracha.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2025
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Perhaps most alarming to independent producers is the revelation that Channel 4 intends to house both its commissioning team and the new in-house production unit in the same physical space.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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The sources said the OEM team sent out the evacuation order to west Altadena soon after it was ordered to do so — a revelation that appears to rest the blame on county fire or sheriff officials.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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If the Hornets had captured the Flagg, now that would have been the shocker.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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The trade was a shocker to fans, and probably to Gimenez’ teammates.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Now, the Red Sox seem to be turning toward Campbell as an option at first base, a move that would open the door for top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer to play second base and perhaps spark a lineup desperately in need of a jolt.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The particular intersection of communities depicted here (LGBTQ and Muslim), as well as a handful of Sapphic scenes for the ages, gives the drama an undeniable jolt of freshness.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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