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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
hunting for a first apartment in a big city is an eye-opening experience for young people
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
that acclaimed magic act had a number of eye-opening moments
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Recent Examples of eye-opening
This exercise was very eye-opening to me.
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Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
But Hoerner’s deal was eye-opening, even for him.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 4 May 2026
In 2024, the Queens native starred in the London production of Lindsey Ferrentino’s eye-opening play, which tells the shattering true story of Nick Yarris, who was wrongfully convicted of rape and murder and spent 22 years on Pennsylvania’s death row.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
On this eye-opening tour, you'll be inspired by a hopeful vision of farming's future.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
However, witnessing their interactions was eye-opening.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
And the details are eye-opening.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, with anxiety levels surging across Hollywood about the outlook for industry workers, especially as major unions negotiate new contracts with studios and streamers, the figures are certainly eye-opening.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
For Atlas’ owner, the response was both validating and eye-opening.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
But Hoerner’s deal was eye-opening, even for him.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 4 May 2026
In 2024, the Queens native starred in the London production of Lindsey Ferrentino’s eye-opening play, which tells the shattering true story of Nick Yarris, who was wrongfully convicted of rape and murder and spent 22 years on Pennsylvania’s death row.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
On this eye-opening tour, you'll be inspired by a hopeful vision of farming's future.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
However, witnessing their interactions was eye-opening.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
And the details are eye-opening.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, with anxiety levels surging across Hollywood about the outlook for industry workers, especially as major unions negotiate new contracts with studios and streamers, the figures are certainly eye-opening.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
For Atlas’ owner, the response was both validating and eye-opening.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
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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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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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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The entire complement of ingredients and cooking apparatuses to prepare the full menu occupies a mere 6 square feet—absolutely amazing.—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The princess has done an amazing job at activating people's minds about the value and importance of this.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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But early polls have showed Schlossberg parlaying his Kennedy aura, name recognition and attention-grabbing social media chops into a shocking lead, with Bores also in the mix.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Six permanent outdoor works are dotted around the property, including a large rocket by Polish artist Goshka Macuga and a shocking pink tree, commissioned specifically for the island, by Pamela Rosenkranz.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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His victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Ferrari 499P Hypercar marked a new peak in his astonishing recovery from a life-changing rally crash in 2011.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The nomination is really a testament to the remarkable artists who brought the play to life—our astonishing director, Kenny Leon, our extraordinary ensemble of actors, our brilliant designers, and the tireless crew, along with everyone at MTC.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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In these quietly stunning essays, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, the daughter of an Army veteran and a schoolteacher, looks back on her upbringing in Buckhannon, West Virginia.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This popular, low-maintenance plant features stunning burgundy foliage and bright pink spring flowers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Impressively, 94% of the property’s waste avoids landfill— miraculous for a hotel of this size—with it either being recycled, donated, or made use of in the hotel grounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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But Orlando City scored the final four goals of the match to stun Inter Miami, clinching a miraculous 4-3 comeback victory on Saturday night at Nu Stadium.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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