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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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2
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 Lorraine Schwartz stunners were made with diamonds and purple jade, a rare form of jadeite prized for its ethereal lavender hue. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026 That was a stunner, but surely Michigan would come out firing and put the 2025 MAC champions away. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Mali pulled off the first stunner of the Women's Basketball World Cup by shocking Spain 82-73 on Saturday. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Custer State Park, easily mistaken for a national park, is a stunner for fall color and wildlife. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 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
  • Because every moment is narrated in Ugandan Sign Language and International Sign, Deaf travelers are more deeply immersed in the experience, and a welcome hush falls over the environment—which is, surprise, appreciated by the wildlife too.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The killings typically played out in similar ways, with the victims – all strangers to Scott – approached while isolated and then apparently shot by surprise.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of surprise
Noun
  • Yet, of everything the queen wore during her 44 years on the throne, almost nothing remains today.
    — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Choose from fun colors in standard/queen and king sizes in single and two packs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of queen
Noun
  • Today, the mechanisms that contained the initial energy shock are faltering.
    — RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Rate hikes can't easily fix supply-side issues like the prolonged energy shock taking place right now.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of shock
Noun
  • At last Monday’s Emmy Awards, actress Florence Pugh caused a sensation on the red carpet in a Vivienne Westwood goddess gown.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Furthermore, just like in that fish-out-of-water tale, a goddess of the sea makes a notable appearance.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of goddess
Noun
  • The Royal Family, whose relations with Spencer have long been strained, are said to fear the book could contain numerous bombshells about Charles and Diana’s relationship, which was infamously plagued by adultery and acrimony.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Her mother, Jayne Mansfield, rose to fame as one of the 1950s’ most recognizable blonde bombshells.
    — Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of bombshell
Noun
  • Meaning, beauty—existence itself— cannot compete with a banker on the banker’s terms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Under his leadership, Quadrivio has developed a range of industry-specific funds, including the Made in Italy I and II funds, focused on fashion, design, beauty and food and wine.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • Renault just gave one of its most beloved nameplates a jolt of electricity.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Prized for his ability to jar and jolt, Wolfson has finally delivered something that is, by his standards, not very surprising at all.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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