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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
The financial contrast was particularly eye-opening given the cost of becoming an attorney.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Proskey’s numbers for the Huskies (33-5-1) have been eye-opening.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
This shocking, eye-opening and surprisingly uplifting documentary dives deep into the business of death, revealing who’s keeping it alive and why.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 June 2026
JPMorgan star analyst Natasha Kaneva had an eye-opening note this week.
—Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
So, for me, that was pretty eye-opening.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Porowski’s excitement is palpable, an eye-opening foray through an urban expanse packed with possibilities.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The casting was maybe the most challenging part and also one of the most beautiful parts, and probably the most eye-opening.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Still, even the potential for a 45% cut in supply compared to a year ago is eye-opening.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 15 May 2026
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Proskey’s numbers for the Huskies (33-5-1) have been eye-opening.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
This shocking, eye-opening and surprisingly uplifting documentary dives deep into the business of death, revealing who’s keeping it alive and why.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 June 2026
JPMorgan star analyst Natasha Kaneva had an eye-opening note this week.
—Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
So, for me, that was pretty eye-opening.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Porowski’s excitement is palpable, an eye-opening foray through an urban expanse packed with possibilities.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The casting was maybe the most challenging part and also one of the most beautiful parts, and probably the most eye-opening.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Still, even the potential for a 45% cut in supply compared to a year ago is eye-opening.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
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The discovery is so surprising because even though AGNs are rich with gas and dust — the building blocks of planets — the turbulent conditions within the disks wouldn't generally be considered ideal for forming planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Netflix has yet to renew the show for a second season, which is at least a little bit surprising.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But in general, working with Tim is just wonderful.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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His recovery and startling physical transformation hardly a year after his injury became a frequent topic on social media.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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This is arguably a more startling possibility than the high concept at the film’s center, though it’s treated as secondary, not least because Abby’s own head hasn’t been in the game since losing her father Warren (David Starthairn) the year before.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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My brother in-law was an incredible husband and an amazing father to their boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Give the audience this amazing look, but the music’s the thread of the whole thing.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Here are the five most shocking moments from Dutton Ranch season 1, episode 6.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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While this may seem shocking, the most important variables found by Yartseva are informative.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Still, put in perspective, Spielberg’s cinematic universe over seven decades represents an astonishing range of topics and tensions.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Vivid acidity and astonishing freshness frame flavors of lemon zest and Pink Lady apple with a closing note of salinity.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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His Qatari side equalized in the final minutes of their opening game, stunning the Swiss in the Bay Area in one of the shock results of the first weekend of the tournament.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But spending 20 minutes staging content at the only overlook or the most stunning waterfall while a line of hikers waits behind you is not the move.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The mayor said the Knicks' miraculous comeback in Game 4 typified New York's never-say-die spirit.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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Fresh off their championship victory, the team’s starting five — Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges — will join Jimmy Fallon to celebrate their miraculous NBA finals run and taking home the franchise’s first title in 53 years.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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