THUNDERSTRIKING Synonyms: 34 Similar Words

thunderstriking

verb

present participle of thunderstrike

as in amazing

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected everyone was thunderstruck when she quit her job without warning

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In one camp Gao Sheng breaks a cultural norm by helping her father and uncles with a big project, amazing her relatives with her physical and mental strength.

— Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026

Definition of amazing

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She was definitely received like a rock star surprising their fans.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026
Druski's already kicked off his hosting duties in a big way, sharing the news of his hosting with A-listers like Cardi B and Jamie Foxx by surprising them with gospel choirs, mariachi bands and even on horseback.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

Definition of surprising

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The payments were introduced following a 2024 assassination attempt on Fico, who was shot and gravely wounded after a government meeting, shocking the small country and reverberating across Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Cape Verde, the ultimate underdog, went toe-to-toe with a primary contender, shocking the soccer world with a 0-0 draw against Spain.

— Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of shocking

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Cortlandt Koerwitz/Instagram A family's Fourth of July outing took a frightening turn when a bear charged at a father outside his Lake Tahoe vacation home after startling his daughters.

— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Some cyclists sped by pretty quickly, startling us and our dog.

— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of startling

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