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
In a category that often mistakes complexity and aggression for innovation, this kind of approach is surprisingly rare.
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New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Not surprisingly, the news of the purse increase was met by awe and thanks from the players in the field.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Not surprisingly, the children in Gowin’s pictures are the ones who set off the sparks.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
The answer is surprisingly simple.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Not surprisingly, the news of the purse increase was met by awe and thanks from the players in the field.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Not surprisingly, the children in Gowin’s pictures are the ones who set off the sparks.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
The answer is surprisingly simple.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for surprisingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surprisingly
Adverb
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Tatum and Brown provided the other three in an unusually active first quarter for Boston’s superstar duo.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The turtles’ unusually long lifespan of up to 70 or 80 years makes the process observable over a long period of time, says Stefanov, allowing the scientists to collect large amounts of data.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If someone reacts unexpectedly, don’t escalate or assume intent.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Another goal for the foundation is to help with the funeral expenses of those in the dance community who may die unexpectedly, like her own son.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Gregg had those demons inside his amazingly creative brain.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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But my greatest fortune, by far, has been the privilege of working with amazingly talented and passionate game developers over the past 25 years.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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
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Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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
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But a social media narrative, especially among left-wing influencers, is that City Councilman Andy Thomson’s astoundingly close five-vote win in the race for mayor is another sign of a great blue Democratic wave sweeping the country, a harbinger of trouble for Republicans in November.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The stunningly swift appellate decision Tuesday came three years after Pramaggiore and McClain, as well as two colleagues, were convicted in the ComEd Four case, which grew into one of the biggest political corruption scandals in state history.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The result is the Starlight Breeze feature, which comprises 10,500 lights that subtly but stunningly envelop the cabin.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Surprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprisingly. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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