as in commonly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unsurprisingly
Her breakfast ranges from yogurt or eggs—which unsurprisingly, are both homemade.
—
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
This natural occurrence, unsurprisingly, draws travelers from near and far.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The Sharks last season traded Vitek Vanecek to the Florida Panthers and, unsurprisingly, opted not to re-sign pending free agent Alexandar Georgiev.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Chaplin, unsurprisingly, was made of tougher stuff.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsurprisingly
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
This natural occurrence, unsurprisingly, draws travelers from near and far.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The Sharks last season traded Vitek Vanecek to the Florida Panthers and, unsurprisingly, opted not to re-sign pending free agent Alexandar Georgiev.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Chaplin, unsurprisingly, was made of tougher stuff.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsurprisingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurprisingly
Adverb
-
Shepherd’s purse is commonly found in patchy lawns that are struggling in poor soil.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
-
The cause was classified as norovirus, a contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and is commonly known as the stomach flu.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
The Los Angeles Dodgers expectedly took care of business in the National League Wild Card Series to continue their title defense.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
-
As expected, Bay Area temperatures soared again on Tuesday, expectedly even more so than in the previous 24 hours and enough to bring a heat advisory.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
But either side of his goal, Heidenheim rattled him and so, obviously, did Kane.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
-
The easiest thing to do obviously would be to try to pass those costs along to consumers, but then that might demolish demand, anger customers and also spur inflation.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unsurprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurprisingly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share