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
However, despite their taste, carrots have a surprisingly small impact on glucose (sugar) levels and can even support blood sugar management.
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
Not surprisingly, time took its toll on the wooden trellises where the greenery climbed.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
What’s more, all of this remains surprisingly affordable.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
But research now suggests that the trillions of microbes in our intestines may play a surprisingly active role in shaping our emotions and mental health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
Not surprisingly, time took its toll on the wooden trellises where the greenery climbed.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
What’s more, all of this remains surprisingly affordable.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
But research now suggests that the trillions of microbes in our intestines may play a surprisingly active role in shaping our emotions and mental health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surprisingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surprisingly
Adverb
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Temperatures are expected to gradually moderate later in the week, but the current chill underscores the need for continued attention to weather alerts and safety practices as the unusually cold air mass exits the state.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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When ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific are close to average — not unusually warm like El Niño or unusually cool like La Niña — scientists refer to it as ENSO neutral.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Ghostbusters actress discussed a sketch that made SNL head honcho Lorne Michaels unexpectedly lose it during an interview with the Good One podcast.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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When two unexpectedly return, the town dares to hope again.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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And when Ron calls the RBMG phone number, the (amazingly catchy) hold music plays on a loop nonstop.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Oct. 2025
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But, amazingly, nobody went to jail during their time in Portland.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Waymo robotaxis are astonishingly good at driving compared to humans, but that’s not even remotely good enough.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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God has no mercy in Banjong Pisanthanakun's brutal, astonishingly insightful film, unveiling the root of evil through a realistic view of exorcisms — and becoming one of the highest-grossing Korean horror films of all time.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, this excellent and unlikely cocktail was, astoundingly and as the name suggests, conceived to be enjoyed in the morning.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Testing these rockets went astoundingly well, in fact.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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Dulgarian was the heavy favorite heading into UFC Fight Night 263 over the weekend but stunningly lost in the first round by submission.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Situated high in the Andes Mountains, the stunningly vast Ancash region offers adventures for all levels of climbers, trekkers, and mountaineers.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Surprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprisingly. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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