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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Recent Examples of surprisingly
The bedroom alcove can fit a queen, and the kitchen has a surprisingly solid amount of storage space.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 June 2026
For transit and school buses, this decision can be surprisingly complicated.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Snow cover modeling, for example, requires a surprisingly intensive set of physical equations because of all the processes involved in controlling it.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
The zing from a squeeze of lemon juice plus the tangy crunch of relish adds up to a flavorful dish that is surprisingly easy to throw together.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 June 2026
For transit and school buses, this decision can be surprisingly complicated.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Snow cover modeling, for example, requires a surprisingly intensive set of physical equations because of all the processes involved in controlling it.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
The zing from a squeeze of lemon juice plus the tangy crunch of relish adds up to a flavorful dish that is surprisingly easy to throw together.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for surprisingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surprisingly
Adverb
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The restrictions started as the Charlotte region sank deeper into severe and extreme drought this spring after months of unusually dry weather.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Democrats’ unusually slow ballot returns hint at either strategic last-minute voting or voter fatigue, despite record-breaking campaign spending.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Greige Often considered beige's cooler-toned cousin, gray-beige (also known as greige) can be an unexpectedly effective color to brighten rooms with—especially when using lighter shades and in south-facing rooms that receive plenty of natural light.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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That hasn’t happened, in part because of the unexpectedly high support companies typically receive, according to Stanford University research.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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Before 1969, amazingly enough, Sam McDowell did it in 1966.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Debut a Year Drake has amazingly managed his historic showing in less than a decade.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Endless varieties of insect larvae also make astonishingly effective baits, but few fishermen — except ice-fishermen who buy mealworms and waxworms in bait shops — even use them.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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While modern technology has changed civilization, many ancient societies developed solutions to complex problems using knowledge and techniques that were astonishingly advanced for their era.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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And then Chambers did an astoundingly brave thing.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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Simply, astoundingly, that works pretty well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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“Surprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprisingly. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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