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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
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From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all throughout the South.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Check out Bond's current offerings on Moda Operandi, including pieces that caught our eye like the Mystic necklace, a tassel-like beaded number that's great for adding sparkle to your décolletage, or the Ophelia earrings, a truly unique set of dangling amethyst beauties.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Nataly Fajardo, a devoted supporter of the Colombian National Soccer Team, described this World Cup as unpredictable and full of surprises.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The regulatory filing, certified on May 26, 2026, confirms several of Tesla’s design goals while revealing a few mechanical surprises regarding the robotaxi’s drivetrain and overall mass.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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The goddesses were always women first.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Drawn from the museum’s founding collection, the exhibitions aim trace the evolution of human culture through storytelling, from ancient sculptures of gods and goddesses to Renaissance paintings to photographs, comics, and modern cinema, including props and costumes from the Lucas Archives.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 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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As droughts become more frequent and severe, those with older rights and deeper infrastructure will continue to receive water; those with junior rights, domestic wells or small systems will face more frequent shortages, contamination and price shocks.—
David Sathuluri,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Pouring a gallon of boiling water directly onto the mound at this time can kill most or all of the brood and queens in the colony.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The building jolts and is cloaked in blackness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Edwards’ explosiveness produces randomized jolts of spectacular.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Several bombshells have also entered the villa to stir the pot and shake up the current couples, but just as the drama is ramping up, the show has paused.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
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America should not be in charge of recouplings, and bombshells should be allowed to fail.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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“Stunners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunners. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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