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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
experiencing the astounding sight of the aurora borealis for the first time
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Recent Examples of astounding
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
It was approved after astounding results in Gilead’s large clinical trials of the drug.
—Benjamin Ryan, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Jeff Jones took over and oversaw the astounding explosion of Beatles archival projects, especially the deluxe editions that began in 2017 with Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
That the Neapolitans have considered Núñez is hardly astounding and screams the perfect match.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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The astounding footage shows a decade of garbage buildup.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
It was approved after astounding results in Gilead’s large clinical trials of the drug.
—Benjamin Ryan, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Jeff Jones took over and oversaw the astounding explosion of Beatles archival projects, especially the deluxe editions that began in 2017 with Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
That the Neapolitans have considered Núñez is hardly astounding and screams the perfect match.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
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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In fact, her record is astonishing as a manager at the Euros with 12 wins from 12 matches.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Each burr is rendered with astonishing devotion, pitted and scarred where the antlers shed free in springtime.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
2 July 2025
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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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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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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Having signed for Fiorentina in the summer of 2018, his first 18 months at the Stadio Artemio Franchi were – outside of the stunning solo goal against Inter shown below – not particularly noteworthy.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In a stunning video obtained by the Daily News, two men are seen grabbing and kicking a third male around 12:59 p.m. near Commonwealth and Westchester Aves.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
15 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
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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