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as in beauties
a lovely woman
not only is she smart, she's a real stunner
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as in surprises
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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Recent Examples of stunners
These sterling silver stunners look just as chic on their own, with a clean, mid-sized silhouette that delivers subtle impact without overpowering your look.
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Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunners
Noun
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These beauties are smaller, with the foliage growing about 12 inches tall and the flowers extending above.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like a lot of aging Hollywood beauties, La Quinta looks better than ever — and that’s saying something, because this place has always been a true jewel of the desert.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The final twist ended a night with a number of surprises at the show honoring TV’s top programs.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Wildcats stumbled early but got hot in October, won 10 games, beat Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl and were one of the biggest surprises in the country.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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It's sometimes used as an honor in Hindu culture and is another name for the goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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This is a 1,000 year old tradition where two maidens are chosen to be slaughtered as repentance to one of their goddesses.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Design Portfolio Glide Paths Start conservatively and gradually increase equity exposure to reduce early-retirement shocks.—
Andrew Whalen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are families and investors looking for protection from inflation, taxation, and systemic shocks.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its pink aesthetic trickles over to its best-selling products, from the Bye Filter Pink Cloud Loose Setting Powder to its collaborations with pink queens Barbie and the Powerpuff Girls.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And my queens on stage with me tonight.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ainscough, a Studio Ashby alum who launched her solo design practice in 2020, took those distinctive doors as a starting point for the scheme of gentle greens, blues, and golden yellows—interjected with bold jolts of cherry and crimson.—
Fiona McCarthy,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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Every so often, a collab comes along that jolts luxury out of autopilot — reminding us with gratitude that the industry isn’t stuck on repeat.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Keep reading for Entertainment Weekly's breakdown of the highlights, bombshells, and everything that's transpired since the season 7 Love Island USA reunion.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Over six weeks, the contestants coupled up, decoupled, sent fellow castmembers home, participated in challenges and resisted (or gave into) the temptation of new attractive bombshells.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Stunners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunners. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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