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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
On this eye-opening tour, you'll be inspired by a hopeful vision of farming's future.
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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
The numbers get more eye-opening from there.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The issue is that the stone top, the vessel sink, and the faucet all add up to an eye-opening amount.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
First Proof grew out of its 11-person team’s own eye-opening—if sometimes frustrating—experiences with AI.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
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
The numbers get more eye-opening from there.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The issue is that the stone top, the vessel sink, and the faucet all add up to an eye-opening amount.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
First Proof grew out of its 11-person team’s own eye-opening—if sometimes frustrating—experiences with AI.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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For one of them to celebrate a career-first win Sunday wouldn’t be all that surprising.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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It’s been wonderful over the five generations.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bringing it back to America is wonderful.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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Floyd’s sincerity, the startling extremity of his concern for the comfort of others, snaps Clark out of his depressed, and depressing, complacency.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The five-acre private villa estate offers nine startling low-slung beach villas which sit harmoniously in a coconut grove on an undeveloped stretch of volcanic beach on the northern shores.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Considered Lisbon’s highest perch, this Graça hideaway, close to a stop for the fabled 28 tram, has amazing views of the castle just across the way, and the city and Tagus River beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Our on-set photographer is an amazing photographer.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the furthest part of space lies Dante 01, a detention facility that houses criminals who have committed the most shocking crimes imaginable.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Their latest documentary series looks set to continue that streak, exploring a shocking real case of love, betrayal, and justice.—
Fleurine Tideman,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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The large language model revolution produced something genuinely astonishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Why book Olive and citrus-topped mountains, cliffs folding into ruddy-brown valleys, white sands and the teal Aegean Sea; western Crete’s scenery is astonishing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lightning, a running robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished the 21-kilometer run in Beijing in a stunning 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by more than six minutes.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Families can build sand castles, fly kites, or climb to the top of the dunes for a stunning sunset show, while thrill-seekers can go sand-boarding or hang gliding (permits from and/or registration with the park office are required).—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The sightings, while very much real, are still miraculous.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Penny had the miraculous fortune to be matched with Commander Judd, who is only two or three times her age.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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