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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 breadth of Cannes Lions is eye-opening for media and entertainment insiders who get to see and hear how technology and digital disruption are transforming other industries.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Yet what the 18-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon, did in improving his paddle skills was eye-opening to Gadowsky in reflecting McKenna’s innate competitiveness.
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John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Though the Vancouver Canucks weren’t directly involved in the action, the consistent drumbeat of seismic deals was eye-opening and instructive.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Both trips will be painful, eye-opening, and telling.
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Michael Stevens,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
The financial contrast was particularly eye-opening given the cost of becoming an attorney.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
JPMorgan star analyst Natasha Kaneva had an eye-opening note this week.
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Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Porowski’s excitement is palpable, an eye-opening foray through an urban expanse packed with possibilities.
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Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Yet what the 18-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon, did in improving his paddle skills was eye-opening to Gadowsky in reflecting McKenna’s innate competitiveness.
—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Though the Vancouver Canucks weren’t directly involved in the action, the consistent drumbeat of seismic deals was eye-opening and instructive.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Both trips will be painful, eye-opening, and telling.
—
Michael Stevens,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
The financial contrast was particularly eye-opening given the cost of becoming an attorney.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
JPMorgan star analyst Natasha Kaneva had an eye-opening note this week.
—
Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
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South Africa was runner-up in Group A, also with four points, including a surprising win over South Korea.
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The boisterousness seeps away, replaced by a surprising vulnerability.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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The visitor—who understands English but can’t speak—gradually learns to fit in while deploying his few but startling paranormal abilities.
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In a 2010 study, scientists cooked meatloaf and found that startling quantities of silicone migrated into the food.
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And the locations are amazing — the shootout occurs at the fort of Sant’Andrea that nobody really knows anything about in Venice.
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Lego is amazing, and Lego Star Wars in particular.
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The 29-year-old began her comeback Saturday at the American Classic in Champlin, Minnesota, just days after announcing her shocking return to the sport.
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Cape Verde earned three draws in the group stage – the shocking Spain result, running with Uruguay in the second match and ending up in a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia in Houston on Friday.
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The adjacent riverfront area has seen astonishing growth and improvements, with a two-mile-long stretch of pedestrian paths, parks and other green space, and an event pavilion.
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According to a comprehensive reporting analysis published by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, an astonishing 79% of public companies actually increased their page counts after the rule went into effect, and 64% increased the total number of individual risk factors disclosed.
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Bosch, the German engineering firm, says its British subsidiary now handles 10,000 import transactions per year, a stunning increase from just 40 annually prior to Brexit.
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In one stunning shot, a dragon surges into battle, casually dragging a toe across the water.
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Three children were among those pulled to safety in a miraculous rescue that aired on state television.
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Instead, Marsh’s bomb opened the flood gates for the Phillies to score eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to absolutely stun the Nationals and its home crowd in a miraculous 14-9 victory on Tuesday night.
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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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