1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
adverb
Examples of stunning in a Sentence
Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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With stunning celerity, possibility becomes probability and then certainty, as readers reject the quiet, circuitous, and unglamorous narratives of prudential compromise, ambiguous diplomacy, or incremental progress.
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Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
His 2005 report was a stunning breakthrough that solved a five-hundred-year-old mystery, but his insights had originated in the laboratory.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Santiago, Chile, and its surrounding areas was another top trending destination thanks to the stunning Andes Mountains, an eclectic arts scene, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Other photos showcase details from the celebration, including the three-tier wedding cake topped with a pair of white swan figurines, Condor's bridal jewelry (such as strands of pearls and a stunning blue statement ring), and some of the tempting food offerings.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
His 2005 report was a stunning breakthrough that solved a five-hundred-year-old mystery, but his insights had originated in the laboratory.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Santiago, Chile, and its surrounding areas was another top trending destination thanks to the stunning Andes Mountains, an eclectic arts scene, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Other photos showcase details from the celebration, including the three-tier wedding cake topped with a pair of white swan figurines, Condor's bridal jewelry (such as strands of pearls and a stunning blue statement ring), and some of the tempting food offerings.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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