stunningly

Definition of stunninglynext

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Recent Examples of stunningly Yet stunningly, the three refs ignored the infraction in real time. Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Meanwhile, the side that stopped La Roja in its tracks last week, Cape Verde, has stunningly kept its World Cup dream alive. David Hickey, NBC news, 22 June 2026 The return of two bright stars from the franchise's past, a slew of crucial character deaths, and, most stunningly, a meta-confrontation between the core four over the very soul of Scary Movie, upend everything that came before, making for the series' most audacious climax by far. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026 Prepare to be dazzled by the destination's stunningly clear waters, which are great for boating, swimming, or paddling; alternatively, post up by one of the pristine beaches. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026 Instead, a stunningly beautiful Ora King premium salmon in yuzu bitter sauce was one of the best entrees to be found in Arlington. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 He was positioned between the two benches as part of ESPN’s broadcast team while the Vegas Golden Knights stunningly swept the Presidents’ Trophy out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference Final. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 It’s stunningly written but fun, deeply serious about feminism and capitalism and the realities of parenthood in America, but still hopeful. Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 Best known for the unhurried cadence of his stand-up comedy, Bargatze proves almost stunningly limited as a traditional screen actor. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunningly
Adverb
  • But, amazingly, some on the right are making just that claim.
    Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
  • To oppose advert — sorry, hydration — breaks is now, amazingly, to stand opposed to football players having a quick drink after playing 22 minutes in 40C (104F) heat.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • For the next step up in Apple's current-gen offerings, a $50 price drop on the astonishingly great MacBook Pro is a little treat.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • In particular, the extreme-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has been astonishingly effective at inflating the cost of the German support, while diminishing its benefits.
    Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Adverb
  • This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • When the two competing versions tested, the scores surprisingly dropped significantly, although the studio’s inched out ahead of Gillespie’s…but by only two points, according to sources.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Adverb
  • Mendoza, 6-foot-5, was astoundingly effective for the Indiana Hoosiers in 2025, winning the Heisman Trophy and the national championship.
    Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Ted Lasso rookie cards in existence; an astoundingly small number considering the hundreds that were originally given away.
    Charles Moss, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • Expecting a change of pace, she is instead unexpectedly pulled into a murder investigation involving a female climate activist.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • And suddenly, all those pages of analysis feel a lot like a MapQuest printout when the road is unexpectedly closed.
    Jack O'Hara, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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“Stunningly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunningly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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