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
Despite all the engineering bravado and the sleek lines, the interior spaces feel surprisingly warm.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living's Editorial Director of Food, says the beef was fork-tender, the tomato sauce was rich without tasting overly sweet, and the gnocchi stayed surprisingly soft.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Conversations, phone calls, or late-night drinks next door can be surprisingly noticeable, especially with the door open.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Leather items in good condition, especially from brands like Louis Vuitton or Gucci, can be surprisingly valuable, says Mayrath.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living's Editorial Director of Food, says the beef was fork-tender, the tomato sauce was rich without tasting overly sweet, and the gnocchi stayed surprisingly soft.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Conversations, phone calls, or late-night drinks next door can be surprisingly noticeable, especially with the door open.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Leather items in good condition, especially from brands like Louis Vuitton or Gucci, can be surprisingly valuable, says Mayrath.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surprisingly
Adverb
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This could come as something of a shock to people who have been shivering under sweaters and blankets during an unusually chilly spring.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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But Le Corroller is definitely in charge here, orchestrating the squishy mayhem right up to the unusually bleak climax that fully delivers on the premise.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Lemming leans all the way into the chaos and brings us on an absurdly fun journey with unexpectedly sweet relationship work.—
Erin La Rosa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The process of examining financing options and budgeting applications enables users to control their immediate expenses, which arise from medical emergencies that occur unexpectedly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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The man occupying the seat next to mine was leaning forward, torso folded at the waist like a collapsible chair, his face amazingly close to my knees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Dish towel napkins are amazingly durable and provide a warm and inviting feel to the kitchen area.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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This Saturday, the 25 countries that made it through to the Grand Final will perform their songs in astonishingly rapid succession; despite its perennial veneer of sparkly chaos, Eurovision is, from a production logistics standpoint, the very tightest of ships.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Simply, astoundingly, that works pretty well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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In terms of quality of life — affluence, food quality and production, life expectancies, standard of living almost everywhere — the news is astoundingly good.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This time, though, he's already somewhat sidelined by the introduction of Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), and then he's stunningly killed during a fight with Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford), who defeats him and crushes his head.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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For a stunningly beautiful main dish for Mother's Day, look no further than this whole-roasted chicken that is simple and releases rich juices that can flavor vegetables (like these carrots) while the chicken roasts.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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“Surprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprisingly. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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