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Recent Examples of stunningly
Those specifics aside, more stunningly, researchers discovered that these brave, early explorers of new worlds demonstrated a different way of moving than had been previously understood.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
But its hunger for that oil is waning, as the country pulls off a stunningly fast transition to electric vehicles.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
But no matter who played quarterback over the final six games, the Chiefs’ offense was stunningly poor.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
The reduced pomegranate juice mixture creates a sticky sweet-tart sauce that’s richly colored and stunningly beautiful drizzled over the cheese.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Then stunningly, the ball squirted free again.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Archeologists were alerted, excavations began, and a sprawling settlement—including several structures that were stunningly sophisticated in execution—materialized from the earth.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Harrison stunningly traded Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, and the team has struggled without him, leading to his firing.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Glasman is one of a handful of colorists to have picked up a FilmLight Colour Awards nomination this year for his work on Robert Eggers’ stunningly gothic Nosferatu.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
But its hunger for that oil is waning, as the country pulls off a stunningly fast transition to electric vehicles.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
But no matter who played quarterback over the final six games, the Chiefs’ offense was stunningly poor.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
The reduced pomegranate juice mixture creates a sticky sweet-tart sauce that’s richly colored and stunningly beautiful drizzled over the cheese.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Then stunningly, the ball squirted free again.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Archeologists were alerted, excavations began, and a sprawling settlement—including several structures that were stunningly sophisticated in execution—materialized from the earth.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Harrison stunningly traded Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, and the team has struggled without him, leading to his firing.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Glasman is one of a handful of colorists to have picked up a FilmLight Colour Awards nomination this year for his work on Robert Eggers’ stunningly gothic Nosferatu.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunningly
Adverb
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People were making perfect croissants right in the middle of what was probably one of the most traumatic times for so many people, but some beautiful things did come out of it amazingly.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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My dad speaks amazingly fluent and flawed German for a New Yorker who never studied it in school.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Yes, Chelsea have hardly gone short of trophies over the past two decades (21, astonishingly, since 2005, even excluding Community Shields).—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Set the scene Traversing across the South Pacific Ocean on a private speedboat revealed the astonishingly turquoise hues that attract visitors from around the world.—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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While bold at first glance, electric blue is surprisingly wearable, acting almost like a modern neutral when paired with black, white, gray, navy, or denim.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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With two bedrooms and two baths, the home is surprisingly expansive, boasting just under 2,400 square feet across its clever layout.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Delhomme had an astoundingly poor game — five interceptions and one lost fumble.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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The results went astoundingly viral.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The Miami Hurricanes are at home, while the entire state of Indiana – save for some in West Lafayette – is content to abandon their homes to enjoy this unexpectedly stupefying playoff march.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Zannaki Pill Organizer Having to check a bag unexpectedly is another common occurrence while boarding, and one that causes many passengers to panic.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Stunningly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunningly. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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