stunningly

Definition of stunninglynext

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Recent Examples of stunningly Cantor clearly references this as a possible explanation for the stunningly inept display Monday night from the USMNT. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Start with this sleek, easy-to-style crescent crossbody, then treat yourself to this stunningly on-sale Kate Spade pick. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunningly
Adverb
  • My Chemical Romance has not released a new album in more than a decade and a half, but amazingly, tickets to see the rock outfit perform live remains in demand.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Her father is from Los Angeles, and, amazingly, went to school with Smear at Venice High.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 July 2026
Adverb
  • That combination caught the eye of private equity, with PE firms stepping in to acquire clinics around the country at an astonishingly high rate.
    Jeff Beck, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Cape Verde came astonishingly close to taking defending champions Argentina all the way to penalties, eventually falling to a 3-2 extra-time defeat despite an incredible goal from full-back Sidny Lopes Cabral.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Adverb
  • The bronzer offers semi-sheer pigment in just two surprisingly stretchy shades.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The final prediction sees Allen winning, with Garrett surprisingly securing second place.
    Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Adverb
  • To this point, this World Cup has been astoundingly good, frankly.
    Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026
  • 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
Adverb
  • The series followed Jane Villanueva, played by Rodriguez, whose life is unexpectedly upended after she is accidentally artificially inseminated.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • If a key individual leaves unexpectedly, the financial impact can be immediate.
    Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Stunningly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunningly. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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