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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
Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
How did the Celtics — betting favorites to win the East entering the postseason — go from the verge of advancing in five to the brink of a stunning first-round exit?
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Speaking of other characters, the flowers are so stunning.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The latter has had far more time to iterate and refine its hardware designs, and the Z Fold 7 is a stunning accomplishment.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
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Adjective
Not in the sense that his talent remains anything less than stunning.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
How did the Celtics — betting favorites to win the East entering the postseason — go from the verge of advancing in five to the brink of a stunning first-round exit?
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Speaking of other characters, the flowers are so stunning.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The latter has had far more time to iterate and refine its hardware designs, and the Z Fold 7 is a stunning accomplishment.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunning
Adjective
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The entire complement of ingredients and cooking apparatuses to prepare the full menu occupies a mere 6 square feet—absolutely amazing.—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The princess has done an amazing job at activating people's minds about the value and importance of this.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Two-year-old Mala Audio Bar sets its cocktails to the crackle of vintage vinyl, while Konbini hides behind a grocery storefront, opening into a Colombian-Japanese speakeasy where disco and highballs collide amid a beautiful crowd.—
Allie Lazar,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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My father, a boy, sat in the back seat with his brothers and Choute—Duchess of Montmoreau, née de Troguindy, a beautiful and aristocratic woman who went by this single childhood nickname.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 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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Delano and Sybil were on hand to celebrate Melvin's first day, surprising him on set.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Bears ran the third-most plays last season with multiple tight ends on the field with 501 after surprising some experts by drafting Colston Loveland 10th overall last year to team with Cole Kmet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From the 19th century to World War I, the White House grounds had been accessible to a degree that can seem startling today.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Henley's eyes were light blue, vivid and startling against the rest of her coloring.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Head there for a quieter gape at the astonishing mortar-free construction.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Overall, this is astonishing work.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Otesaga Resort Hotel Cooperstown, New York If a pilgrimage to the National Baseball Hall of Fame is on your family vacation bucket list, combine your visit with a stay at The Otesaga Resort Hotel for a lovely lakeside getaway.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Completing the triptych is the story of yet another student in 1972, the shy Hannes (Enzo Brumm), who hopes to study poetry but is soon taken with the lovely Gundula (Marlene Burow), who is researching the neural responses of the geranium on her windowsill.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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