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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
we suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of the bottom-ranked team in the division
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the stunning beauty of the star-filled sky on a cloudless night
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
how stunning the performers look in their costumes
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as in dazing
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas
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as in astonishing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff
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Recent Examples of stunning
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
Today’s baseball era is loaded with stunning talent, headed by Japanese star Shohei Ohtani.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
These colorful aircrafts take passengers up more than 1,000 feet, offering stunning views of the neighboring valleys and the Wasatch Mountains surrounding downtown Park City below.
—AFAR Media, 4 July 2025
This stunning property comprises 83 private villas sprawled across 17 acres of lush, tropical grounds.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Mission San Xavier del Bac: Visit this historic 18th-century Spanish Catholic mission, a stunning example of colonial architecture and religious art.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
Today’s baseball era is loaded with stunning talent, headed by Japanese star Shohei Ohtani.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
These colorful aircrafts take passengers up more than 1,000 feet, offering stunning views of the neighboring valleys and the Wasatch Mountains surrounding downtown Park City below.
—AFAR Media, 4 July 2025
This stunning property comprises 83 private villas sprawled across 17 acres of lush, tropical grounds.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunning
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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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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
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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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Jinkx had a beautiful showing in a season where the queens all got to just show their best every week.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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So go ahead, live in the Arizona desert, the Colorado mountains, Upstate New York, or, like me, the beautiful plains of Oklahoma.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 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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Cue people lining up to declare what a lovely touch this was, the problem being that the reports turned out not to be true and were based on a misinterpretation of something the Fiorentina president said.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Amazon This picture book from Chronicle Books is a favorite at WIRED for its lovely images and engaging story of environmental scientist Ken Nedimeyer, whose passion for marine biology, particularly coral, led him to found the Coral Restoration Foundation.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 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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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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On top of the pocket perk, the prints of this high-waist maxi skirt are gorgeous, with pretty florals, geometric designs, and solid colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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This crossbody phone case is made from genuine leather and has gorgeous gold accents.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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