STUNNER Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

stunner

noun

ˈstə-nər

Definition of stunner

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 Denis installed these jet-black, down-to-there stunners. — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026 Cape Verdean fans who watched their squad pull off one of the stunners of the tournament last week by holding Spain to a scoreless draw continued their celebrations when Pina split Uruguay's wall and blasted a strike past diving goalie Fernando Muslera for a 1-0 lead in the 21st. — CBS News, 22 June 2026 Cape Verdean fans who watched their squad pull off one of the stunners of the tournament last week by holding Spain to a scoreless draw continued their celebrations when Pina blasted a strike past diving goalie Fernando Muslera for a 1-0 lead in the 21st. — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Shortly after, cinematographer Pat Scola’s overhead view of a makeshift cemetery is a stunner. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stunner

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Noun

Atlanta, to no one’s surprise, remains entrenched in the mix of rotating CFP sites.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
His predecessor, Joe Biden, made a surprise visit to the country in 2023 as president, nearly a year after the conflict with Russia began.

— Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of surprise

Noun

But after episode 4, his machinations and power plays have come to light, setting him up as the next formidable adversary to the new queen — and the latest focus of the fandom’s memes.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
The photograph of the queen with the trophy in the hands of the English defender, preserved by the Royal Collection Trust, remains one of the most famous images in the history of world soccer.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

Definition of queen

Noun

European countries are increasingly left without any cushion to manage shocks, further exacerbating their negative effects.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Electricity prices have skyrocketed 45% since 2019, partially driven by supply shocks tied to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and the war with Iran in 2026, according to government data.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Definition of shock

Noun

Greek goddess-like beauty is certainly having a moment thanks to the cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
The throwback design also spoke to the ancient Greek and goddess-inspired dressing Zendaya and Roach have embraced for this press tour.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of goddess

Noun

The filings note that the former Love Island UK bombshell had an altercation with the two victims that Mazzer stabbed.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 July 2026
The calming locales both complement and contradict the plot’s revelations, which are hardly bombshells but do speak to how well-to-do families labor to shove inconvenient skeletons into the closet.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of bombshell

Noun

The revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical reimagines the ‘80s classic in the style of the Harlem ballroom scene, where each cat is now a human competitor walking the runway and competing in categories like voguing and beauty.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
As a beauty editor, I am blessed with an overflowing stash of some of the best hydrating and active products for mature skin, period.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of beauty

Noun

Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
World Cup enthusiasm has given a jolt to prediction market platform Rothera, a joint venture between Susquehanna International Group and Robinhood.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Definition of jolt

Noun

Wrestler Roddy Piper went off the mat for his first major acting gig as a Los Angeles guy who picks up those shades and gets eyefuls of aliens amongst him — all of whom hold the real power in our corrupt world.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
One memorable member of the Dunder Mifflin crew tells EW that viewers *do not* need to get an eyeful of him for one specific reason.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026

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