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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
Noun
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Same reason Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki – who has emerged as the Dodgers’ surprise solution at closer – brought his talents here.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Jude Bellingham’s omission from the England squad for their latest round of World Cup qualifiers was a surprise.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And YouTube, marketing itself as the global hub of fandom cultivation, became queen bee.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Peru’s cumbia family dynasty Grupo 5, Puerto Rico’s versatile Guaynaa, Argentina’s cuartetazo force Luck Ra, Puerto Rican merengue queen Olga Tañón and Cuba’s rising reparto sensation Bebeshito will discuss how their respective genres have the power to cross borders.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
14 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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Takaichi’s rise delivers a jolt to Japan’s political landscape.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The following week, against the Chargers, McCaffrey had his 50-yard catch up the middle to give the offense a jolt shortly before halftime.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Finding one last meditation on the beauty of Majorca, head to Palma’s western outskirts by car to visit the Fundació Miró Mallorca, a museum on the property where the 20th-century Spanish painter Joan Miró lived and worked during the final years of his life.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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These are the words lead hairstylist Jawara Wauchope used to describe the beauty at this year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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