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
As debuts go, Whisenhunt’s was neither a disaster nor an eye-opener.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 July 2025
The Space Economy Is Already Here Another eye-opener in our chat was just how much space already affects daily life.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The Trump administration’s fights with Harvard and Columbia are eye-openers for other universities that are trying to decipher how to handle the president and his desire to exert control over their policies.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 13 June 2025
What’s Next For Trayvon Bromell After Diamond League Rome
The result from Rome was an eye-opener.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 July 2025
The Space Economy Is Already Here Another eye-opener in our chat was just how much space already affects daily life.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The Trump administration’s fights with Harvard and Columbia are eye-openers for other universities that are trying to decipher how to handle the president and his desire to exert control over their policies.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 13 June 2025
What’s Next For Trayvon Bromell After Diamond League Rome
The result from Rome was an eye-opener.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opener
Noun
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Analysts expect price shocks and project delays across the board.—
Ryan Mallory,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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King’s assassination in Memphis on April 4, 1968, was a shock to the world.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What follows is a whirlwind adventure full of surprises, where Hania discovers the true strength of friendship, the damage caused by deceit and, ultimately, finds peace with the loss of her mother.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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For travelers accustomed to having access to the best of everything, mystery travel offers something rarer still: a complete surprise.—
Ashley Kennedy,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Part of that promotion includes a new trailer, and a new revelation that a dead Wednesday character is coming back to life.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Among the revelations on the podcast: Swift collaborated with Sabrina Carpenter for a track.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The decision is a bit of a shocker, considering Wilson is a seasoned veteran.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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And while Arizona may not be among the most expensive states to buy a home, the cost of a home can be a bit of a shocker for first-time buyers or those looking to move.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Coffee and espresso makers: Need an extra jolt of energy?—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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Our hosts are arch and fun and silly, and provided a great creative jolt this week.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Eye-opener.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opener. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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