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verb

present participle of stun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stunning
Adjective
Mission San Xavier del Bac: Visit this historic 18th-century Spanish Catholic mission, a stunning example of colonial architecture and religious art. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025 Today’s baseball era is loaded with stunning talent, headed by Japanese star Shohei Ohtani. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025 These colorful aircrafts take passengers up more than 1,000 feet, offering stunning views of the neighboring valleys and the Wasatch Mountains surrounding downtown Park City below. AFAR Media, 4 July 2025 This stunning property comprises 83 private villas sprawled across 17 acres of lush, tropical grounds. Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stunning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunning
Adjective
  • And equally amazing is the fact that the brooch or pin that Duguid wears in it on his coat survives and [was previously] displayed next to the painting.
    Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
  • Looking for an amazing place to celebrate the Fourth of July?
    Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.
    Kim Salem-Jackson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Favorite collections: Dior, Willy Chavarria, Craig Green, Lemaire and Officine Générale Best show format: The glorious city of Paris and its surroundings were on wonderful display this show season.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • In Brooklyn, there was a full house at the beautiful opera-house-like Roulette space.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
  • Drivers and passengers will observe all the lights of the beautiful town from their vehicles.
    Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Column Dresses Sleek, minimalist, and effortlessly elegant, a column wedding dress works for a surprising array of dress codes.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 June 2025
  • This was a surprising finding that revealed that a sense of belonging — something HR traditionally considered unmeasurable — was actually one of the strongest precursors of retention.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • With so many lovely fruits at our fingertips, there’s no reason to trifle with making a trifle this summer.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
  • Jake looked back over a decade’s worth of Denis stating his desire to one day direct Bond and there is some lovely detail – the clues were there from the start.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Here’s an even more startling data point: ChatGPT-4 successfully generated entirely new emotional intelligence tests that performed as well as versions that took researchers years to develop.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • But the most startling is that the team that pioneered the opener now leads the majors in starters’ innings pitched.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Furthermore, the fact the band hasn’t down-tuned or adjusted any of their songs for vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who still effortlessly sings each and every one of Iron Maiden’s songs is absolutely astonishing.
    Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • But an investigation resulted in an astonishing call from the other side of the world, which revealed that ‘The GPO Girl’ was, in fact, a 25-year-old Australian, who has created more than 100 false identities.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • On top of the pocket perk, the prints of this high-waist maxi skirt are gorgeous, with pretty florals, geometric designs, and solid colors.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 4 July 2025
  • This crossbody phone case is made from genuine leather and has gorgeous gold accents.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025

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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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