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also dumfounding
as in startling
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the dumbfounding sight of the race car driver walking away from that horrific crash
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variants
also dumfounding
as in surprising
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbfounding
Adjective
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These were the size of carnival one-sheets, and full of startling clip-art imagery (a screaming head, a creepy baby in a mobcap) and aggressive block capitals, announcing the circus was back in town.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
9 Jan. 2025 -
But also to both the vital everyday structures and the cultural monuments that helped mark this place’s stunning achievements, told its citizens’ stories and embodied its startling confluence of talent, originality and freedom.—
Sam Lubell,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Miku's addition to Fortnite isn't surprising given that season 6 of the battle royale is celebrating Japanese culture and history.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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That’s a surprising and sudden change, because we’ve been told for years that Meta is on a mission to protect users from misinformation and hate speech.—
John Brandon,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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 the Internet all the time was astonishing and felt like the future.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Spurs rookie is averaging 1.0 steals and an astonishing 3.9 blocks per game this season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Former President Jimmy Carter, who just passed away at 100, after leading an amazing life, lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda until his funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The ones that look amazing until the light hits just right, and suddenly they’re see-through.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This is a stunning, unique spirit with authentic tropical flavors.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The stunning launch of $TRUMP caught the entire industry off-guard, and speaks to both his personal influence and the ascendancy of cryptocurrency in his administration.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Dumbfounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbfounding. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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