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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
While the sets, lighting, costume changes and visual effects are stunners, the music by composer and arranger Imogen Heap is shockingly generic, like the copyright-free soundtrack of a YouTube ad, blandly calibrated and recalling nothing of John Williams’ iconic themes for the films.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Free viewing, but there are vehicle entry fees for those who want a road trip to display their classic stunners.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Check out a couple of our favorite stunners below, including a dazzling shell necklace that can be worn two ways and a super fun fish charm necklace to complete your stack.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 19 May 2026
These seasonal stunners are here for a good time, not a long time.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
The flowers are bright yellow, orange, red, or copper stunners that attract butterflies from summer into fall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Keep an eye out for blazing stars—purple, spiky stunners beloved by hummingbirds.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Her independent fine jewelry line includes engagement rings, wedding bands, and one-of-a-kind stunners.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The film is shot in black and white by Łukasz Żal, the same DP behind Cold War and other recent visual stunners like Zone of Interest and Hamnet.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Free viewing, but there are vehicle entry fees for those who want a road trip to display their classic stunners.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Check out a couple of our favorite stunners below, including a dazzling shell necklace that can be worn two ways and a super fun fish charm necklace to complete your stack.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 19 May 2026
These seasonal stunners are here for a good time, not a long time.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
The flowers are bright yellow, orange, red, or copper stunners that attract butterflies from summer into fall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Keep an eye out for blazing stars—purple, spiky stunners beloved by hummingbirds.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Her independent fine jewelry line includes engagement rings, wedding bands, and one-of-a-kind stunners.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The film is shot in black and white by Łukasz Żal, the same DP behind Cold War and other recent visual stunners like Zone of Interest and Hamnet.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunners
Noun
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Some of the best oyster plates on the market are vintage, like this set of six midcentury beauties.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 June 2026
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These little beauties will make a show in the late spring and then go for round two later in the summer, blooming off the current season's growth.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Even with all those extra teams – there’s 48 in this year’s tournament, up 16 from recent editions – there will still be the surprises and upsets that make every World Cup special.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Anthem’s tools and resources help members find the right care, in the right place, at the right time, resulting in lower costs, fewer surprises, and a simpler care experience.—
Anthem Blue Cross California,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The goddesses were always women first.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Get ready to bust a gut with one of the irreverent drag goddesses who perform during the summer, such as Miss Richfield 1981.—
Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2026
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Vietnam imports much of its oil, gas, and other refined fuel products, which leaves the Southeast Asian country exposed to energy shocks.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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On the plus side, the survey shows Warsh taking the helm of an economy that has been resilient to recent shocks and expected to remain that way.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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His dream was nothing less than a new reality, a hopeful future free of despotism, ruled by equality and liberty, rather than kings and queens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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To test that theory, researchers raised baby queens in cups capped with either queen or worker wax.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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That week, nobody talked about anything but the lead-up to the big challenge in which Bukele and La Choly would see who could withstand the jolts of that bumpy musical fairground ride, which tries to shake off its passengers.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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The jolts are muted, the setpieces are drab, and the gore is all too literally kept under wraps.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Only time will tell if Sol and Sincere officially couple up, but with fans voting for which Islanders the bombshells should be paired with, there’s a good chance these two will be sleeping in the same bed soon enough.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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Nonetheless, the empty beds gradually filled up as bombshells were dropped into the villa, threatening the existing couples.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Stunners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunners. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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