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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 casting was maybe the most challenging part and also one of the most beautiful parts, and probably the most eye-opening.
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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
What was much more eye-opening was Jett Luchanko, fresh off of his Ontario Hockey League team’s elimination in the playoffs, getting into the lineup for Matvei Michkov, who came out as a healthy scratch for the second time in the playoffs.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026
This exercise was very eye-opening to me.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 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
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
What was much more eye-opening was Jett Luchanko, fresh off of his Ontario Hockey League team’s elimination in the playoffs, getting into the lineup for Matvei Michkov, who came out as a healthy scratch for the second time in the playoffs.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026
This exercise was very eye-opening to me.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
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When Mercury meets Uranus, a surprising option could make the road feel less fixed.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Swapping in travel-size versions or better yet, pouring your go-tos into small reusable bottles, frees up a surprising amount of space and weight.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Drag is a wonderful and versatile art form that offers joy and freedom of expression.—
Rachel del Guidice,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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It’s been really wonderful to have you on today.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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Given that the first film showed a man alone in the world, news of family ties are startling.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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What a contrast between the vibrancy of Aston Villa, who face Freiburg in Wednesday’s Europa League final with Champions League football already secured, and the startling levels of ineptitude that Liverpool have descended into.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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This blend is absolutely amazing.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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These next-gen helicopters are going to be amazing.—
Omar Kardoudi
May 13,
New Atlas,
13 May 2026
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McGregor first fought at welterweight in 2016 in a shocking loss to Diaz, then defeated Diaz later that year, again in the 170-pound division.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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But at the center of it all is Navarrette, whose fearless turn grounds the film’s shocking premise in something both heartbreaking and haunting.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Depicting the Norman conquest of England 1100 years ago, the Bayeux tapestry is an astonishing 230 feet long and, according to the British Museum, features 58 scenes, each rendered in colored wool embroidery on flax.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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McConaughey had just been asked about the future of Hollywood, given the astonishing advances of AI.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The Australians won their second straight SailGP event, although the Bermuda success was not quite as dominant as their stunning four-wins-in-a-day Sunday in Rio de Janeiro last month.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The property has a beautiful minimalist, modern design with pops of natural wood accents and stunning views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Somehow, though, the concept feels miraculous every time.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Unless Buium hits quickly, Rossi ascends greater than can be reasonably expected and Elias Pettersson’s career makes a miraculous turnaround, the likely declines of eventual 30-year-olds Boeser, DeBrusk, Hronek and Marcus Pettersson are a major factor.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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