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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
Check out a couple of our favorite stunners below, including a dazzling shell necklace that can be worn two ways and a super fun fish charm necklace to complete your stack.
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 19 May 2026
These seasonal stunners are here for a good time, not a long time.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
The dress had a hood attached that acted as a veil; when Taylor removed it, the dress transformed into an off-the-shoulder stunner.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
In another stunner, Feinberg pointed out that Louis-Dreyfus, who was 21 at the time, was a member of the cast alongside soon-to-be comedy greats Eddie Murphy, Martin Short, Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal and more.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 19 May 2026
These seasonal stunners are here for a good time, not a long time.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
The dress had a hood attached that acted as a veil; when Taylor removed it, the dress transformed into an off-the-shoulder stunner.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
In another stunner, Feinberg pointed out that Louis-Dreyfus, who was 21 at the time, was a member of the cast alongside soon-to-be comedy greats Eddie Murphy, Martin Short, Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal and more.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
Noun
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Some of these are already established, but there all but guaranteed to be surprises in store as the tournament gets underway.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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There is a sense of buoyancy in the squad, fresh off a celebratory club-wide parade and Shaw’s surprise signing announcement.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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There are a number of connecting rooms that combine a king room with a two-queen room, which would be ideal for a family with (non-toddler) kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The cast is made up of famous queens like Latrice Royale, Symone, and more.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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It’s been a few days, but the shock of the result is still fresh.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Due to a lightweight insole, grippy outsole, shock-absorbing heel, and secure lace-up closure, that was made possible.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Lyra tossed a coin in one of the steam vents as an offering to the Hawaiian goddess of fire, lightning, wind and volcanoes.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Because of hijras’ ability to confer fecundity as devoted representatives of the mother goddess Bahuchara Mata, they are frequently invited to bless newborn boys and perform at their homes by dancing and singing.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The world’s most famous blonde bombshell, perched on playground equipment, absorbed in a book.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The new bombshells, Gabriel Vasconcelos and Keyda, take away the unhappy islanders, two men and two women, to another room to make out more and get to know each other.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The artist Theaster Gates, who has paid tribute to Black life and Black beauty in the center’s Forum building with a frieze of archival images from Ebony and Jet magazines, is also a neighbor to the center with his cultural revitalization projects through the Rebuild Foundation.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Hailey Bieber's beauty brand Rhode is set to host a pop-up kiosk in Newport this month.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
4 June 2026
Noun
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This White House does love to troll, and MAGA needs a jolt.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
30 May 2026
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But the primary reason aggregate demand’s way too high is excessive levels of government spending that if left unchecked, could lead to even higher rates than the peak numbers that just unleashed such a jolt.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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This superb sipper is as good a reason as any to break out your punch bowl, and is soon to become your signature once everyone at the gathering catches an eyeful, then tastes a cup-full.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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What was on offer? Getting an eyeful of the range of things that Polymarket users will bet on via USDC stablecoins was enlightening.—
Rob Pegoraro,
ArsTechnica,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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