stunner

noun

ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
Definition of stunnernext
1
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 The 24-year-old part-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, whose first full season isn’t until 2027, pulled another stunner by winning the Brickyard 400 on Sunday to claim one of NASCAR’s crown jewel races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 July 2026 All of that makes LeBron saying no to Miami a stunner, a real slap. — Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 These heat-loving, drought-tolerant stunners thrive in full sun and are one of the only perennials that will bloom by the first year when grown from seed. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 Shop top-handle styles that make any outfit look rich, including options from familiar brands like JW Pei and Steve Madden, along with a few stunners from labels worth adding to your lexicon. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stunner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
  1. surprise
  2. queen
  3. shock
  4. goddess
  5. bombshell
  6. beauty
  7. jolt
  8. eyeful
Noun
  • Cape Verde’s fairytale run in the 2026 World Cup caught a lot of people by surprise – but not Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo.
    — Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • So, perhaps there should be little surprise over the next three venues on the list.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of surprise
Noun
  • As Amziah demonstrates during this lesson, the queen is the center of the universe, and without her, the colony would collapse.
    — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Its final act closes the circle, bringing the action back to Sicilia and to the grieving king, whom Paulina presents with a statue of his lost queen.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of queen
Noun
  • The Jays were in shock on trade deadline day, Max Scherzer said.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This year introduces an exclusive Wave Maker color and ISO Dynamic front seats, designed to absorb shocks for a smoother ride on diverse terrains.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of shock
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  • The book also reveals insight into the casting of Zendaya as Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Morton more recently portrayed Circe in Christopher Nolan‘s epic, The Odyssey — a goddess with the ability to turn people into animals, appearing in a pivotal moment in the story of protagonist Odysseus’ tumultuous journey home after the Trojan War.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of goddess
Noun
  • Ahead, find out more about Hollywood icon, blonde bombshell and Mariska Hargitay’s mom, Jayne Mansfield.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Democratic National Committee is both broke and broken, a New York Times bombshell last weekend detailed.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of bombshell
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  • The archive features beauty products originating from the 17th century through the 2000s, with the most valuable item being a Max Factor lipstick belonging to Marilyn Monroe that Parsons secured in an online auction for more than $15,000.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Arizona native also gave fans a peek at her beauty routine, sharing a photo in which she was seen wearing yellow Rhode eye patches with her hair rolled up in curlers.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • Mercury in Leo will also harmonize with Uranus in Gemini, which is equivalent to an intellectual jolt of inspiration.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Others—my preference—add a swipe of Dijon and a smattering of sliced cornichons, for a kick of spice and jolt of acidity.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Aug. 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
Definition of eyeful

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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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