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verb

present participle of stun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stunning
Adjective
Absolutely stunning to see a high-ranking executive misread their own business like this. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 The cameras panned to Taylor just as a stunning young woman appeared to quickly move off of his lap. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 More than two decades of excavations by several teams of archaeologists had exposed just a glimpse of this stunning city whose reconstruction Mary and her family would have witnessed. Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025 With their elegant curved rims and gorgeous earthy tones, these pieces would look stunning on a fall tablescape. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stunning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunning
Adjective
  • Shackleton may have made a mistake in the outdoors, and the amazing story of his getting back on track entertained millions of people for a century afterward.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The flocking is amazing, not too heavy yet sturdy.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Skor bars are a nonnegotiable addition; the cookies have the perfect toffee-to-chocolate ratio and wonderful texture.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Today’s tech news follows; have a wonderful weekend.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This Amazon tiny home also has major curb appeal with the beautiful full-glass doors and entry.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s a surprising shortage of teams with truly high-end blue lines.
    Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Data shows a surprising and significant drop in book challenges from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 term after years of increases in bans among classrooms and libraries.
    Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Melvin is a lovely, lovely bloke.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The movie’s loveliest section is when Abslam starts to see her with new eyes, admiring her resourcefulness as a gentle romance blooms.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Taylor Swift‘s Life of a Showgirl special theatrical event is rocking at the domestic box office, where it’s headed for a first-place finish with a weekend haul of $28 million to $32 million from 3,702 theaters, according to estimates from Swift’s team and partner AMC Theatres.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The clip finds Meg rocking camo pants, tan boots and a wool hat while dancing to the track in the studio.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In a follow-up video, the owner revealed a gentle method for waking the puppy without startling her.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Instead, Republicans are pressuring Democrats to condemn Jones and urge him to leave the race after last month’s shocking killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk reignited a national conversation about political violence.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Now, series creator Anthony Zuiker is opening up about the shocking casting decision and its lasting consequences.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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