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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
He's been keeping mum about the accessory, but the New York Post has confirmed the details about the stunner, including its sparkly price tag of $20,000.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 June 2025
Softball Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has become the surprise team in high school softball, eliminating last season’s Division 1 runner-up Orange Lutheran in a 9-7 stunner, then beating El Segundo 12-10.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
The palace, which fully opened last year, is a stunner, inspired by the luxury hotels Sbai stayed in while traveling on the international gemstone circuit, but distinctly of its place.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
But the 5-foot-11 Gabriel going in the top 100 picks qualifies as a stunner.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 June 2025
Softball Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has become the surprise team in high school softball, eliminating last season’s Division 1 runner-up Orange Lutheran in a 9-7 stunner, then beating El Segundo 12-10.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
The palace, which fully opened last year, is a stunner, inspired by the luxury hotels Sbai stayed in while traveling on the international gemstone circuit, but distinctly of its place.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
But the 5-foot-11 Gabriel going in the top 100 picks qualifies as a stunner.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
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The Blue Jackets, who added veteran forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood earlier in the day, selected defenseman Jackson Smith with the No. 14 overall pick and — in a surprise to many — goaltender Pyotr Andreyanov with the No. 20 overall pick.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Lorde celebrated the release of Virgin by performing the entire album live for the first time at a surprise, early-morning set at Glastonbury.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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In the age of Trump’s global tariffs, Beijing is unleashing an export shock across the globe.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
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The majority of those injured at Soroka were hurt while seeking shelter or suffered from shock.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Derived from Greek mythology, Soteria was the goddess or spirit of safety, deliverance and preservation from harm.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Entering Hina Spa—the name pays tribute to the Polynesian moon goddess—immediately sets the tone for sheer relaxation with earthy tones and views of the sea.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2025
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But while global markets are expected to see an initial jolt, there are other mitigating factors that could soften the blow.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Disney had anticipated that E-na’s atypical nature might be a jolt to audiences.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Hosted by luxury natural hair brand Camille Rose (Black owned, by the way) and sponsored by Wells Fargo, the festival has become a go-to celebration of Black beauty, creativity and community.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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Victoria, meanwhile, turned her Spice Girls superstardom into a thriving fashion and beauty label, Victoria Beckham Holdings Limited.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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One of these bombshells is Cal State Fullerton alum Jose Garcia Gonzalez, known to viewers by his nickname, Pepe.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
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Charlie Georgiou, a 27-year-old from Birmingham, United Kingdom, entered as a bombshell with Cierra Ortega on Day 2 of Love Island USA Season 7.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2025
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Alternatively, get an eyeful of the Leake Street Arches—aka the London Graffiti tunnel—beneath Waterloo Station, and pop out on Lower Marsh, with its centuries-old street market and proper Lambeth vibe.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
24 June 2025
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Locals get an eyeful of contemporary art inside at the Seattle Art Museum as well as in the open air at the Olympic Sculpture Park.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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