stunningly

adverb

Definition of stunninglynext
as in amazingly

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Recent Examples of stunningly In some cases, corals turn stunningly fluorescent and colorful at the start of bleaching and after — a last bright gasp of life. — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026 Yes, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker then missed a field-goal attempt from 56 yards out — and, stunningly, again from 51 after getting a reprieve on an offside call. — Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026 Inside, stunningly vivid portraits of people from Virginia Woolf and Claude Debussy to James Baldwin—all of whom offered delight in their work despite their own experiences with devastation—are placed next to passages from Kalman’s own memories. — Air Mail, 31 Oct. 2026 This is a potent mobile with a stunningly bright display and comfy, durable design, unlocked to work with any carrier. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 No good vibes spring eternal, sure — but rarely are good vibes halted so stunningly. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026 Mckenna Grace Yet another stunningly intricate dress appeared on the red carpet, worn by Mckenna Grace. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 Waititi and co-screenwriter Dahvi Waller seem impervious to that refined sensibility, instead preferring to slather on the quirks, to stunningly charmless effect. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Mulder's dingy little base of operations has been stunningly recreated here, with both overt references and subtle nods that X-Files fans will appreciate. — Ian Stokes, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunningly
  1. amazingly
  2. astonishingly
  3. surprisingly
  4. astoundingly
  5. unexpectedly
Adverb
  • Yet amazingly, the Packers sit in last place in the tough NFC North, while the Panthers are in first thanks to another season of mediocrity for the NFC South.
    — Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Gregory is notorious for getting amazingly close to the action, and this special looks to be no different.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of amazingly
Adverb
  • The game's astonishingly ornate textures can jar with its cartoony proportions.
    — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Of the tens of thousands of species that inhabit the region’s lush and astonishingly biodiverse forests today, a handful dominate Asheville’s vibrant foraging and culinary scene.
    — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of astonishingly
Adverb
  • The layout looks nice and open, and surprisingly spacious, considering its modest dimensions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In recent years, melodic rap performance has proven surprisingly difficult to predict, with chart-topping hits often living alongside deep cuts and overlooked singles in the final line-up of nominees.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of surprisingly
Adverb
  • The possibilities range from astoundingly good omakase in Salt Lake City to heliskiing in Colorado's San Juan mountains.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Picking the flags for our new school was the hardest part of an astoundingly easy process.
    — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of astoundingly
Adverb
  • Avoid starting your search through an unfamiliar advertisement or a link someone sends you unexpectedly.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • This comes amid a housing affordability crisis exacerbated by unexpectedly high mortgage rates.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of unexpectedly

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