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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With back-to-back itineraries, repositioning cruises, and even full-time cruise residencies now available, setting sail for long periods of time is becoming an increasingly popular (and surprisingly affordable) option.
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Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Turns out, pool noodles are surprisingly versatile.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
All of which brings this surprisingly sugary piece to this upcoming week, the start of the NBA’s summer madness, and the pressure is on.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Not surprisingly, Newsom is now running into opposition.
—Erik Skindrud, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
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Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Turns out, pool noodles are surprisingly versatile.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
All of which brings this surprisingly sugary piece to this upcoming week, the start of the NBA’s summer madness, and the pressure is on.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Not surprisingly, Newsom is now running into opposition.
—Erik Skindrud, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surprisingly
amazingly
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Then the diamond from the ring was lost — and later amazingly found — on Friday the 13th, considered by those superstitious to be an unlucky day.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Though, amazingly, the fatal scene was not considered a stunt because no stunt performers were involved, the aftershock had a profound effect on the profession.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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“Surprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprisingly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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