as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the jaw-dropping prices for high-end modern art at the auction houses this season
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Recent Examples of jaw-dropping
The 23-year-old delivered more jaw-dropping passes in yet another stellar performance as his MVP candidacy rolls on.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Bill’s reflection on his relationship with the titular choreographer is just jaw-dropping.
—Claire Danes, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Its concept van at this year's show is jaw-dropping for more reasons than one.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
The result is truly jaw-dropping.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Bill’s reflection on his relationship with the titular choreographer is just jaw-dropping.
—Claire Danes, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Its concept van at this year's show is jaw-dropping for more reasons than one.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
The result is truly jaw-dropping.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropping
Adjective
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His style obviously was amazing.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hokkaido is a large island blessed with exceptional seafood, so not surprisingly, Sapporo has amazing sushi even by Japan’s lofty standards, and Hokkaido is world famous for its scallops.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That startling consistency, however, did not always translate to postseason success.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lee, working with a script by Alan Fox, spins out the multiple threads of action with startling swiftness and characteristically rapid-fire, confrontational dialogue.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These odds place him just outside the Top 5, and are better than Dirty Dom, Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar, who is a surprising +2500.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The events that Herbert films are undated; the movie only hints at chronology, and its dramatic arc is a surprising one, revealing a change of consciousness by way of changes of circumstance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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Costa Blanca is stunning from dry land, but exploring by water offers an opportunity to see the coastline from a new perspective.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Read on for more on-sale Kate Spade purses worth checking out, including a chic suede laptop bag, a leather commuter tote, and a stunning blue oversized shoulder bag.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Doncic had 33 points and 11 assists, and the Lakers erased a 15-point deficit in the final seven minutes of a 116-110 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night in the star guard’s second visit to Dallas since his shocking trade to the Lakers almost a calendar year ago.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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The relentless flow of appalling events eventually overloads the nervous system; the rising tide of brutality, which once seemed shocking, comes to seem unremarkable.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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What extravagant actions can a life of astonishing clothes inspire?—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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There’s certainly the capital expenditure (Capex) figure, which is astonishing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropping. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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