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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
gave us the astonishing news she was getting married
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as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment
an astonishing view of the Grand Canyon that few tourists get to see
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me
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Recent Examples of astonishing
Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Rick Owens’ daring, baptismal fantasia in the fountain of the Palais de Tokyo was astonishing and a perfect opening for his retrospective show across the boulevard at the Palais Galliera.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Both sides are producing drones of all types at an astonishing rate.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Furthermore, the fact the band hasn’t down-tuned or adjusted any of their songs for vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who still effortlessly sings each and every one of Iron Maiden’s songs is absolutely astonishing.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Adjective
Home to lush kelp forests and an astonishing array of marine life, Cataline has earned its reputation as a diver's dream.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Rick Owens’ daring, baptismal fantasia in the fountain of the Palais de Tokyo was astonishing and a perfect opening for his retrospective show across the boulevard at the Palais Galliera.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Both sides are producing drones of all types at an astonishing rate.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Furthermore, the fact the band hasn’t down-tuned or adjusted any of their songs for vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who still effortlessly sings each and every one of Iron Maiden’s songs is absolutely astonishing.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonishing
Adjective
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Most stories have a surprising amount of drama before finding the right approach.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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South Carolina: The most surprising collection of players who could become the best in the country.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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But to say Destiny’s Child gave me the green light is amazing.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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The shoes have amazing cushioning that provides serious support, which was ideal for long walks in Athens.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Home surveillance footage captured the startling moment a single-engine Cessna 150 flipped over in a backyard in South Carolina.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
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The stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 reunited for a tell-all special on July 1 which brought a number of startling revelations to the forefront — and forced the ladies to confront the questions that have been on everyone's minds.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The broad market index made a stunning turnaround from its April lows to end June with a second-quarter gain of nearly 11%.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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Bayern Munich have won the Champions League on six separate occasions while PSG finally got over the line this season with a stunning 5-0 win over Inter Milan that could mark the beginning of an era of dominance for the French giants.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The fact that any programming – sports or not – can cut through that clutter and reach 10 million or more households is frankly miraculous at this point.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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And then there’s The Big Piece, a feat of recovery that feels miraculous for entirely different reasons.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The raging storm, fueled by incredible amounts of moisture, woke up her cabin just after midnight Friday.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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As officials continue to confirm deaths and search for those missing after the Texas Hill Country floods on Friday, locals have started to share stories of incredible acts of bravery and heroism amid a weekend of anguish.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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