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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
we suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of the bottom-ranked team in the division
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the stunning beauty of the star-filled sky on a cloudless night
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
how stunning the performers look in their costumes
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as in dazing
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas
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as in surprising
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff
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Recent Examples of stunning
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Suffice it to say, the nearby mayor’s race in New York City was top of mind, with Zohran Mamdani’s stunning win set to reverberate across the country.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The stunning property is surrounded by the Atlantic Forest, and the entry to the falls is less than 30 minutes away by car.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Dark and moody tones are trending this season and make a stunning impact.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The best place to watch the sunset, however, is the covered patio, where there are stunning views of Queenstown and the surrounding landscape, as well as a fireplace to stay warm year-round.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Suffice it to say, the nearby mayor’s race in New York City was top of mind, with Zohran Mamdani’s stunning win set to reverberate across the country.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The stunning property is surrounded by the Atlantic Forest, and the entry to the falls is less than 30 minutes away by car.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Dark and moody tones are trending this season and make a stunning impact.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunning
Adjective
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Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers, and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Christos honored their promise by gifting me with a wonderful collage in addition to my one-dollar paycheck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That scene was so incredibly awkward… and wonderful.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Just ask the folks who’ve made the college basketball committee which is currently pondering expanding its beautiful bracket to 76 teams.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Later, from the top of a steep and very beautiful hill where he is buried, everyone came down to the road except my mother and a friend of my father’s named Arnie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Going Solo, surprising his daughters and fans Of course, the girls are the Jonas Brothers and Kevin’s biggest fans.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Oct. 2025
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Fallon ended the chat by surprising the trio with the presentation of the platinum plaque for the movie’s soundtrack.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The most startling feature is a double-height lounge with a view up to display cases on the second floor.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
3 Nov. 2025
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Crime and shootings were rising at startling levels.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Every few minutes the jungle deposited us onto an astonishing beach.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The astonishing result, achieved by the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) collaboration, represents the first-ever observation of single top quark production with W and Z bosons, a process known as tWZ production.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Music lovers should head to see the Bluegrass Band art piece in East Bend, and the square in Yadkinville featuring Carolina Pines is particularly lovely.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between performances, while the crew was breaking down and setting up on stage, there was a lovely MC keeping the crowd entertained.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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An incredible comeback had Paycor Stadium rocking in disbelief.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer's Body actress Megan Fox went as Spears in 2022, rocking the pop star's legendary head-to-toe denim outfit from the 2001 American Music Awards.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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