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
The small number of foreclosures can make those percentages seem jaw-dropping.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2025
The upward path is lined with fragrant tropical blooms of every color imaginable, while the panoramic views that unveil with every step are jaw-dropping.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
But the sheer velocity of capital deployment for crypto treasuries at large is jaw-dropping.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The dramatic flip here is almost as jaw-dropping as one of Ethan Hunt’s mask-pulling reveals.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2025
The upward path is lined with fragrant tropical blooms of every color imaginable, while the panoramic views that unveil with every step are jaw-dropping.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
But the sheer velocity of capital deployment for crypto treasuries at large is jaw-dropping.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The dramatic flip here is almost as jaw-dropping as one of Ethan Hunt’s mask-pulling reveals.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropping
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Apple’s iOS 26 is coming this fall, along with some amazing new features for your iPhone, many of which are powered by Apple Intelligence AI — alongside a new design language dubbed Liquid Glass.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
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
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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
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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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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
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All those TikToks sharing the most important news of the week, or the Instagram influencers reacting to a shocking headline, or the YouTubers making video essays analyzing current events — all of these could not exist without the labor and specialized knowledge of journalists.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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In addition to all the shocking Prime Day finds on sale now, J.Crew Factory is stepping up and dropping prices.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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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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The circle's latest trick in its astonishing 100-year history?—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropping. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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