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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
As expected, the box-office champ was another superhero actioner, but the real stunner was the second-place finish for the low-budget comedy.
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as in queen
an attractive woman
Not only is she smart, she's a real stunner.
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Recent Examples of stunner
Comically spacious and listed as a one-bedroom, but could easily be a two-bed, two-bath stunner.
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 6 Oct. 2025
In a stunner, Hollis defeated Morgan Pope to win Part 3 of the three-part HOH competition.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The artistic contribution award went to Chinese production designers Tu Nan and Liu Qiang for their work on Bi Gan’s arthouse stunner Resurrection.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
This stunner is about to become your secret weapon for every luxury event on your agenda.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 6 Oct. 2025
In a stunner, Hollis defeated Morgan Pope to win Part 3 of the three-part HOH competition.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The artistic contribution award went to Chinese production designers Tu Nan and Liu Qiang for their work on Bi Gan’s arthouse stunner Resurrection.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
This stunner is about to become your secret weapon for every luxury event on your agenda.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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There might be other surprise memories of that nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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All of these prices reflect standard/queen sizes, however, the options in this guide come in king sizes too.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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Like bees, wasps, and other ants, carpenter ants are social and live in a colony with a single queen and thousands of workers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Car companies faced inflationary concerns, followed by shocks tied to tariffs and subsequent supply chain ramifications.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Our team will deliver a film that shocks, thrills and stands out.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess' arrival, the National Museum of Asian Art noted.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Diwali celebrations begin with devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess's arrival, according to the Smithsonian.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Man, that jolt felt like Emmanuel Sanders streaking down the sidelines at Cleveland.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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For long-haul trips, consider the Southern Hemisphere for a jolt of vitamin D in a rugged, determinedly uncommercial spot, or take a dip in a memorable, albeit temporary, Japanese onsen.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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Brought over from the lowlands of Eastern Asia, oriental bittersweet was primarily admired for its beauty.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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The beauty mogul and mom of two shared the sad news on Instagram with an emotional tribute to the dog, complete with a carousel of photos of Norman through the years.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The royal titles and positions of the former couple's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, meanwhile, will not be affected by the latest bombshell.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The star at the center of Molina’s universe is Ingrid Luna, a Rita Hayworth-type bombshell whose ice blonde tresses cannot gloss over her Latin flair.—
Blythe Marks,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fans at home got an eyeful as muscleman Mike Munz, vocal duo Crash Adams, acrobatic pair The TT Boys, dance act The Funkateers Dancers, singing ensemble The Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir, and others got down to business.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Get an eyeful of Davidson on The Tonight Show in the interview above.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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