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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
Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Crane The newest bird in Masked Singer history, Crane wears a stunning kimono.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Audi, which has been battling sales declines after a stunning recovery throughout the aughts and early 2010s, is floating around the 165,000 mark.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
Mick Vinter then put the Second Division side ahead with a shot from outside the penalty area before Dixie McNeil capped a stunning fightback three minutes later by volleying another Fox cross past a helpless Shilton.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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This Fall The scenic European country offers a mix of lively cities, glacial lakes, stunning ski resorts, and historic coastal towns.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Crane The newest bird in Masked Singer history, Crane wears a stunning kimono.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Audi, which has been battling sales declines after a stunning recovery throughout the aughts and early 2010s, is floating around the 165,000 mark.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
Mick Vinter then put the Second Division side ahead with a shot from outside the penalty area before Dixie McNeil capped a stunning fightback three minutes later by volleying another Fox cross past a helpless Shilton.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunning
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The mom of three went on to say that being a working mom has been one of the most amazing and hardest chapters of her life.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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People move here for the beauty of the landscape and stay for how amazing the community is.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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This has been a wonderful season.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mission Trails is a great place to go for a nice little hike or a beautiful little walk.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pahlavi was the name of a beautiful large boulevard in Tehran under the shah.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Fairview came out throwing haymakers, dazing the Bruins in the early going.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 Nov. 2025
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The thing is, the album is already surprising us.—
Leonor C. Suárez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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That was my first time successfully surprising him.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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The startling moment quickly grabbed attention online, with the video racking up more than 9 million views.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The urgency of their missing is underscored by startling numbers uncovered in our CBS Data Team investigation, which found that in 2025 domestic violence accounted for 26% of all violent crimes in Chicago.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Symbols and metaphors are the most astonishing of these scars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Her film is an honorable attempt to dramatize the everyday agonies and frustrations of Red Crescent workers, to honor their quick thinking and astonishing courage under duress.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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The resulting casserole comes out tender and saucy, with a light creaminess, lovely aroma and a savory richness.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Originally built as a carriage road during the 1880s, the long and winding road takes you from downtown Hot Springs (just off Central Avenue at the end of Fountain Street) to a lovely picnic area and overlook featuring a historic pagoda that dates back to the early 1900s.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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