stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
Synonyms of stunnernext
: one that stuns or is stunning

Examples of stunner in a Sentence

His wife is a real stunner. The jury's decision was a stunner.
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Continue reading … HISTORIC UPSET — Disallowed goal in extra time leads Paraguay over Germany in stunner at FIFA World Cup. FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 There was no cut line in this event, but Aberg finishing T55 was an absolute stunner. Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Oleander is a summer stunner in USDA hardiness zones 8 and above with dozens of fragrant blooms set against dark green, leathery leaves. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 June 2026 Denis installed these jet-black, down-to-there stunners. Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stunner

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stunner was in 1829

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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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stunner

noun
stun·​ner ˈstən-ər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning
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