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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
Those conversations were eye-opening.
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Sarah Said, Chicago Tribune, 5 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
The suit, which exposed how liability laws can be exploited, may have been eye-opening for the public.
—Greg Hodgen, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Sarah Said, Chicago Tribune, 5 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
The suit, which exposed how liability laws can be exploited, may have been eye-opening for the public.
—Greg Hodgen, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
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Step through that doorway and visitors are greeted by Penryn Grill, a full-service restaurant that has become one of Placer County's most surprising dining destinations.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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That outcome would amount to a surprising end to what had been a rocket-ship campaign for the 42-year-old gadfly.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Delisle was fiery and wonderful, but the angel came later.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The retro American bar—with its picture windows right on the river—is a wonderful spot for a glass of fizz or a vintage Negroni.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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These sprinklers detect motion and will squirt bursts of water, startling squirrels and chasing them out of your garden.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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One of the more startling nuggets the doc reveals concerns Paul Bateson, the former radiological technician convicted of Verrill’s murder.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And then, back comes Katie with another amazing script.—
Stephen Root,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Where the movie’s true eccentricity comes in is in its combination of breezy comedy with shocking brutality and gore, perhaps most exemplified in an oddly casual moment in a morgue where Seagal and Wayans find a clue in the form of a serial number on a dead woman’s breast implant.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
5 June 2026
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Crayton said that the decision to allow Alabama to ignore the lower court’s ruling was shocking.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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The widespread opposition has turned into a rare bipartisan issue, with conservatives and liberals joining sides to an astonishing degree.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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An astonishing 51 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The bathroom was stunning—all white and glass—and as high tech as the bedroom, with a state-of-the-art toilet and electronic bidet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Since then, Irby has continued to spotlight some of the sport’s most stunning plays and impressive stars, including former Arkansas slugger and current AUSL player Bri Ellis, while also engaging with players from stalwart programs in the comments.—
Molly Keshin,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Many in the mountaineering community have hailed Hillary Dawa’s survival as miraculous.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That the World Cup happened at all in a nation recovering from such destruction seemed miraculous to a young Luna.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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