as in unusually
in an unexpected way
The kids were surprisingly well-behaved during the sleepover. The restaurant's food was affordable and surprisingly delicious.
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One shopper said this side table is surprisingly sturdy, adding that the height and size are ideal for placing next to a conversation set in a backyard or patio.
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Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2024
One concern centered on the strength of the U.S. economy after a surprisingly weak report on hiring last month.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
Karen Weintraub: So women, not surprisingly, are more supportive than men.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
After long, rambling discussions about immigration, inflation, and foreign policy, Musk and Trump finally came to the subject of energy and climate change — where Musk surprisingly came to defense of the fossil fuel industry.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2024
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Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2024
One concern centered on the strength of the U.S. economy after a surprisingly weak report on hiring last month.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
Karen Weintraub: So women, not surprisingly, are more supportive than men.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
After long, rambling discussions about immigration, inflation, and foreign policy, Musk and Trump finally came to the subject of energy and climate change — where Musk surprisingly came to defense of the fossil fuel industry.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Surprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprisingly. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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