astounding
adjective
as·tound·ing
ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ 
: causing astonishment or amazement
an astounding revelation
Examples of astounding in a Sentence
He ate an astounding amount of food.
the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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To no surprise, Anna Leigh Waters was the top performer this weekend, going 10-0 in her games and winning an astounding 79% of her points.
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Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Then the cell performs an astounding, microscopic feat of strength.
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Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
In Rhode Island, single filers receive an astounding $16,000 shield.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2026
Even in a World Cup that has seen stars shine brightly with Erling Haaland (4), Kylian Mbappe (4), Cristiano Ronaldo (2), Harry Kane (2) and Lamine Yamal (1) all scoring for their national teams during group play, Messi has been the center of attention with an astounding five goals in two matches.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Then the cell performs an astounding, microscopic feat of strength.
—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
In Rhode Island, single filers receive an astounding $16,000 shield.
—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2026
Even in a World Cup that has seen stars shine brightly with Erling Haaland (4), Kylian Mbappe (4), Cristiano Ronaldo (2), Harry Kane (2) and Lamine Yamal (1) all scoring for their national teams during group play, Messi has been the center of attention with an astounding five goals in two matches.
—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astounding. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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