astonishing
adjective
as·ton·ish·ing
ə-ˈstä-ni-shiŋ 
: causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : surprising
an astonishing discovery
Examples of astonishing in a Sentence
He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others.
The truck can hold an astonishing amount of stuff.
She gave an astonishing performance in her first film.
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
These two short notes show the astonishing range of connections and commitments that pour through this book and through her life.
—Hermione Lee, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The most astonishing cameo occurs when Lara Jean comes to town, giving her little sister, Kitty, advice on the relationships of all the boys she’s loved before.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The through line is astonishing.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for astonishing
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astonishing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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