surprisingly

adverb

Definition of surprisinglynext
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 Most of the questions, not surprisingly, were about traffic impacts to Birch and Kraemer plus their neighborhoods. — Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026 Deciding on her last name has been surprisingly emotional for Kirschenheiter. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 20 Aug. 2026 Not surprisingly, China, at the center of the accusations, took issue with the report. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 At today's rates, the potential returns can also look surprisingly similar to what CDs offer. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surprisingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surprisingly
  1. unusually
  2. unexpectedly
  3. amazingly
  4. astonishingly
  5. astoundingly
  6. stunningly
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  • One possible trigger for bitcoin to break out of its unusually calm trading range could come from the bond market.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Walter had held his stake in the team only since October, an unusually fast sale.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of unusually
Adverb
  • Before anyone could tap their heels on the floor and start the party, though, fire sprinklers went off unexpectedly in a nearby hotel room, forcing everyone to evacuate the building.
    — DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The spacecraft unexpectedly remained intact after splashdown in the Indian Ocean last month, prompting SpaceX officials to come up with an ad hoc plan to recover the vehicle.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of unexpectedly
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  • That, amazingly, is the number of stocks in the S&P 500 that the consensus says should be bought or held today.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Perfect for workouts and long travel days, the Nike Flex Training Shorts are an amazingly comfortable option that can keep up with you and your busy schedule.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of amazingly
Adverb
  • Something extraordinary these episodes illustrate, in our view, is the vulnerability of America’s highly interconnected fresh-food supply chain, in which one grower or supplier problem can ripple astonishingly far.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And Mythology is the most astonishingly successful of all of her books.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Definition of astonishingly
Adverb
  • The prospects can seem both abundant and astoundingly unappealing.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The level of borrowing this industry is seeing is astoundingly high.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of astoundingly
Adverb
  • Its stunningly bright display cuts through direct sunlight with ease, its cameras deliver sharper, more vibrant shots than ever, and a fresh suite of AI capabilities—like Proactive Assistance—makes everyday tasks feel effortlessly futuristic.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • However, on Saturday, Sanders was stunningly left off the first-team defense and didn’t play a single defensive snap in the first half.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stunningly

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