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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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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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Antetokounmpo delivered one of the most amazing closeout performances of all-time.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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And the reach of Prime Video, especially globally, is really, really amazing.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 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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Big Lonely Doug is a sight to behold—achingly beautiful yet incredibly sad.—
Brad Badelt,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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Tailoring is core to the DNA of VB and so every collection includes beautiful cashmere or wool coats that have a fashion-forward design, but also won’t date quickly.—
Emma Spedding,
Vogue,
11 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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However, what was so startling about Gueye’s performance was the decision-making.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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His comment was startling to the rest of the band.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
10 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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Figure skaters rocking the rink this year will include Olympians Jeremy Abbott, Nathan Chen, Keegan Messing, Mariah Bell, Polina Edmunds and Sinead Kerr Marshall with partner John Kerr, alongside viral sensation Elladj Baldé and Maxim Naumov.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Here’s what to know about the scandal rocking Shein.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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