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Recent Examples of stunningly
The stunningly swift appellate decision Tuesday came three years after Pramaggiore and McClain, as well as two colleagues, were convicted in the ComEd Four case, which grew into one of the biggest political corruption scandals in state history.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The result is the Starlight Breeze feature, which comprises 10,500 lights that subtly but stunningly envelop the cabin.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Shaban, who had several weeks to prepare for his confirmation hearing, seemed stunningly ignorant of the basic elements of an arrest, prosecution, and resolution of criminal charges in Connecticut.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
What is not normal, and what is stunningly incompetent, is just about every other facet of the administration’s conduct of the war.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
But again, stunningly, Tony turned them down.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
This stunningly beautiful scientific film features footage of the elusive giant squid in its natural habitat, and the earliest images of deep-sea bioluminescence.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Then Italy was stunningly knocked out of the group stage at the World Cups in 2010 and 2014.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Scientists have produced a stunningly complete picture about how populations of one particular flower – the scarlet monkeyflower – made it through.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The result is the Starlight Breeze feature, which comprises 10,500 lights that subtly but stunningly envelop the cabin.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Shaban, who had several weeks to prepare for his confirmation hearing, seemed stunningly ignorant of the basic elements of an arrest, prosecution, and resolution of criminal charges in Connecticut.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
What is not normal, and what is stunningly incompetent, is just about every other facet of the administration’s conduct of the war.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
But again, stunningly, Tony turned them down.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
This stunningly beautiful scientific film features footage of the elusive giant squid in its natural habitat, and the earliest images of deep-sea bioluminescence.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Then Italy was stunningly knocked out of the group stage at the World Cups in 2010 and 2014.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Scientists have produced a stunningly complete picture about how populations of one particular flower – the scarlet monkeyflower – made it through.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunningly
Adverb
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Gregg had those demons inside his amazingly creative brain.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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But my greatest fortune, by far, has been the privilege of working with amazingly talented and passionate game developers over the past 25 years.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Mandalou is a sommelier, so the wine list is carefully curated, and surprisingly approachable.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The tone of Arteta’s press conference matched the reception from the away fans in being surprisingly upbeat.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Simply, astoundingly, that works pretty well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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In terms of quality of life — affluence, food quality and production, life expectancies, standard of living almost everywhere — the news is astoundingly good.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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If someone reacts unexpectedly, don’t escalate or assume intent.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Another goal for the foundation is to help with the funeral expenses of those in the dance community who may die unexpectedly, like her own son.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Stunningly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunningly. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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