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Recent Examples of stunningly
This time, though, he's already somewhat sidelined by the introduction of Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), and then he's stunningly killed during a fight with Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford), who defeats him and crushes his head.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 May 2026
For a stunningly beautiful main dish for Mother's Day, look no further than this whole-roasted chicken that is simple and releases rich juices that can flavor vegetables (like these carrots) while the chicken roasts.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Next up is the chief stew, a stunningly attractive redheaded woman with a face frozen somewhere between fury and disdain.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Each blate features a stunningly intricate Mandala design with 12 colors total.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 May 2026
For a stunningly beautiful main dish for Mother's Day, look no further than this whole-roasted chicken that is simple and releases rich juices that can flavor vegetables (like these carrots) while the chicken roasts.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Next up is the chief stew, a stunningly attractive redheaded woman with a face frozen somewhere between fury and disdain.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Each blate features a stunningly intricate Mandala design with 12 colors total.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunningly
Adverb
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The man occupying the seat next to mine was leaning forward, torso folded at the waist like a collapsible chair, his face amazingly close to my knees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Dish towel napkins are amazingly durable and provide a warm and inviting feel to the kitchen area.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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This Saturday, the 25 countries that made it through to the Grand Final will perform their songs in astonishingly rapid succession; despite its perennial veneer of sparkly chaos, Eurovision is, from a production logistics standpoint, the very tightest of ships.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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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
Adverb
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December 22 – January 19 A sharp conversation could unlock practical momentum surprisingly fast today.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Leo July 23 – August 22 A playful risk could turn into something surprisingly grand today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 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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Lemming leans all the way into the chaos and brings us on an absurdly fun journey with unexpectedly sweet relationship work.—
Erin La Rosa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The process of examining financing options and budgeting applications enables users to control their immediate expenses, which arise from medical emergencies that occur unexpectedly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Stunningly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunningly. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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