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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Richards-Slavik said the acreage stays unusually green for foothill country and is dotted with mature oaks.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The unusually long list of uncontested races highlights the increasingly safe nature of many legislative districts in South Florida.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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What begins as a joke spirals into something far more real and unexpectedly opens the door to Hollywood.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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More than four months have passed since Nancy Guthrie unexpectedly went missing, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate her disappearance.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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The design of the Audi TT remains the dominant reason for buying one, and for now at least, even collector-grade TTs remain amazingly affordable given their significance.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The practical effects are astonishingly explicit, somewhere between vintage giallo and Japanese slasher.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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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
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
Adverb
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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
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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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“Surprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprisingly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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