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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
experiencing the astounding sight of the aurora borealis for the first time
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Recent Examples of astounding
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Jörg Schumacher/Technische Universität Ilmenau Schumacher and his colleagues have run these visualizations on supercomputers allowing for astounding detail.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 June 2025
Nvidia on Wednesday became the first company in history to reach an astounding $4 trillion stock market value.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Mayor Josh Levy and four commissioners voted on July 2 to increase the mayor’s pay by an astounding 82%, from $54,873 to $100,000 a year.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025
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Following the Giants game, the Panthers were an astounding 14-0.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Jörg Schumacher/Technische Universität Ilmenau Schumacher and his colleagues have run these visualizations on supercomputers allowing for astounding detail.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 June 2025
Nvidia on Wednesday became the first company in history to reach an astounding $4 trillion stock market value.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Mayor Josh Levy and four commissioners voted on July 2 to increase the mayor’s pay by an astounding 82%, from $54,873 to $100,000 a year.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
Adjective
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But to say Destiny’s Child gave me the green light is amazing.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
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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Then to be promoted to the summer tour party and, on top of that, trusted to perform in adult matches with a significant audience and unstoppable level of attention is astonishing.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Well, the bolt is an astonishing 515 miles (829 kilometers) long.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
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Under the temporary guidance of Austin FC coach Nico Estévez, MLS came out with a proactive approach, surprising Liga MX’s team with genuine high-pressing and determined counterattacks.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Chris Paul is all smiles while surprising The Tonight Show audience with his Good Eat'n snacks, as Jimmy Fallon presents him with a new Clippers jersey.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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This was a startling rebuke to those who have argued for years that Syria should avert another dictatorship by conferring greater power on local authorities.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
18 July 2025
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The startling discovery was made Wednesday, July 16, at House of Refuge beach, about a 105-mile drive north from Miami.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The hotel can also organise local experiences, such as a Mini Moke hire to drive to Castellar de la Frontera, one of Spain’s most stunning villages; or an olive oil experience at La Almazara La Organic, an olive grove and museum designed by Philippe Starck set at the foot of the Serranía de Ronda.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Six planets will soon be aligning for a stunning celestial display.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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Osbourne’s public rebirth with The Osbournes—the MTV reality series that ran from 2002 to 2005—transmuted his erratic nature and past struggles into a miraculous joke.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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The original statue in Manila was brought to the Philippines in 1606 and faithful around the world have attributed miraculous healing properties to the statue.—
Emilie Takahashi,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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