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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
Bulgari Octo Finissimo x Lee Ufan Tourbillon Marble Talking to Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani of Bulgari about the latest member of the increasingly artful side of the Bulgari Finissimo family was eye-opening, as was the work of Lee Ufan.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Michael Strahan offered some eye-opening remarks after Bill Belichick's disappointing blowout loss as the new head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Ciaran Farah, who was ranked first in Canada competitively and has several world appearances under his belt, said the event is still eye-opening even for a veteran.
—Jamal Michel, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
SeeMe documented eye-opening responses in 30 of 36 patients and mouth movements in 16 of 17 patients with analyzable videos.
—Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2025
Both numbers were eye-opening, and not in a good way.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Broadway veteran Alexandra Silber, who directed Five Women At An Airport, said working with VSL was eye-opening.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2025
For many people, the results can eye-opening.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
One eye-opening example emerges from analyzing how dividend growth has outpaced inflation over time—offering a powerful hedge for preserving purchasing power.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Michael Strahan offered some eye-opening remarks after Bill Belichick's disappointing blowout loss as the new head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Ciaran Farah, who was ranked first in Canada competitively and has several world appearances under his belt, said the event is still eye-opening even for a veteran.
—Jamal Michel, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
SeeMe documented eye-opening responses in 30 of 36 patients and mouth movements in 16 of 17 patients with analyzable videos.
—Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2025
Both numbers were eye-opening, and not in a good way.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Broadway veteran Alexandra Silber, who directed Five Women At An Airport, said working with VSL was eye-opening.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2025
For many people, the results can eye-opening.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
One eye-opening example emerges from analyzing how dividend growth has outpaced inflation over time—offering a powerful hedge for preserving purchasing power.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
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According to Joy Gelbman, MD, a cardiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, these results aren’t necessarily surprising.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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After my long flight home, I was relieved that the late-night visitor turned out to be nothing more than city workers on the job (and their job in this case, while surprising, didn't turn out to be too destructive).—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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For years, those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world’s worst mass murderers and criminals.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stargazing is a wonderful pursuit that appeals to both the casual and dedicated observer, but views outside of cities are often much clearer and brighter thanks to different levels of light pollution.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now a 23-year-old rookie in the WNBA, the financial transition was startling; five years ago, Bueckers didn’t even have a bank account.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill faced startling accusations from his estranged wife Keeta Vaccaro amid their divorce proceedings in Florida court.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This fall brings a mix of amazing films.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Chicago Bears suffered a shocking Week 1 loss, blowing a 17-6 fourth quarter lead at home against the division rival Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Iryna was killed while sitting peacefully, an innocent life taken in a shocking and brutal way.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Then, travelers settle on the ship for eight days to visit communities along the Ganges River, such as Matiari, a village known for its brass artisans, and Kalna, home to the astonishing Rajbari temple complex.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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An organic feel, curves, an astonishing representation of the body, a totally improbable position, even for Picasso.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The hybrid Amelanchier x grandiflora tends to be the most readily available at garden centers and certainly makes a stunning specimen.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both celebrations provided that and more, including stunning outfit changes, ethereal decor, and a robot at the reception.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bradley McCroskey caught a miraculous 26-yard touchdown pass on the final play of regulation, then Temi Ericson raced nearly untouched for a 25-yard TD in overtime to give the Indians a 34-28 victory.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Every bite elicits wonder, provoking a quiet moment of gratitude for this lush, miraculous habitat.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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