as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the jaw-dropping prices for high-end modern art at the auction houses this season
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Recent Examples of jaw-dropping
Despite the show’s overreliance on whiz-bang technology, Snook is never anything less than jaw-dropping.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
What was revealed was jaw-dropping in its specificity and includes the type of information that is kept to a very close hold to protect the operational security of a military strike.
—Tara Copp, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Not only that, but heading into Tribal, they were armed with Kyle’s immunity idol and Kamilla’s extra vote, which set the stage for fireworks, shocked faces and another jaw-dropping blindside.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
If sardines disappear, so too do the countless species that depend on them—from seabirds to sharks to the very predators that drive them into these jaw-dropping, hypnotic spirals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
What was revealed was jaw-dropping in its specificity and includes the type of information that is kept to a very close hold to protect the operational security of a military strike.
—Tara Copp, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Not only that, but heading into Tribal, they were armed with Kyle’s immunity idol and Kamilla’s extra vote, which set the stage for fireworks, shocked faces and another jaw-dropping blindside.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
If sardines disappear, so too do the countless species that depend on them—from seabirds to sharks to the very predators that drive them into these jaw-dropping, hypnotic spirals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropping
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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even the tiniest of living things are capable of some amazing forms of locomotion, and some come with highly sophisticated sensor suites and manage to source their energy from the environment.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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At the end of Season 3, Belinda finds herself in a surprising position of power after Greg offers her $100,000 to keep quiet about his identity.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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How to pet a dragon — and cast a spell Beyond rides, Epic Universe provides a surprising amount of interactive elements and experiences that were first teased in the existing Harry Potter lands in their two previous Florida parks.—
Adrian Ruhi,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Along with the physical camouflage and protection, it is thought to be effective in startling predators such as the wasp caught on film, giving both caterpillars and hummingbird hatchlings a greater chance of survival.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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In Trauma Plot, Hood investigates her past and present with startling honesty and curiosity.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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The stunning move may have repercussions on hundreds of other international students who have been targeted by the administration.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt then said Tuesday that Trump’s threats of even higher tariffs on China will become reality after midnight, when imports from China will be taxed at a stunning 104% rate.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The couple shared their shocking experience in a now-viral TikTok video, warning others about the dangers of unsafe food handling.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Leaders around the world have responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shocking new tariffs that threaten to upend the global economy with stern words and denunciations.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Musk is an astonishing $147 billion richer this year.—
Roy Canivel,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Transformative technologies often take time to mature, but when the right conditions align, adoption can accelerate at an astonishing pace.—
Steve Case,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropping. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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