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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
Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
The story Lo Sapio tells is astounding in its straightforward clarity and courage.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Perhaps most astounding is how youthful their brains appeared in both neuroimaging and neuropathology tests.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
The sheer number of regional producers and makers is astounding.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Despite the astounding statistic, few are willing to share their hair-loss journey publicly.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
The story Lo Sapio tells is astounding in its straightforward clarity and courage.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Perhaps most astounding is how youthful their brains appeared in both neuroimaging and neuropathology tests.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
The sheer number of regional producers and makers is astounding.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
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Malleable and with a matte finish, when worked through the hair, this white paste keeps flyaways at bay, musses up the ends of short cuts, and sculpts amazing second-day texture.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those guys just haulin' butt around on there will be pretty amazing to see.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Thus, his agreement, at the urging of Apple TV+ execs, to host an original travel show in 2023 was not just astonishing, but turned out to be a remarkable, life-changing leap.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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While sampling ancient, dry riverbed rocks on Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover found something astonishing.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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The position of elementary education among the least susceptible to poverty might be surprising, but elementary school teachers are scarce and in demand.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The stars are out at New York Fashion Week – including some surprising additions to the front row.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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For years, those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world’s worst mass murderers and criminals.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stargazing is a wonderful pursuit that appeals to both the casual and dedicated observer, but views outside of cities are often much clearer and brighter thanks to different levels of light pollution.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the decades since Manabe’s groundbreaking work, study after study has stacked evidence to confirm the startling accuracy of his prediction.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wolfe broke the startling news himself in a series of posts to his Instagram stories on Saturday.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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The first season concludes with patriarch Horace Bellaire marrying Kimmie from his hospital bed, leaving her his inheritance and shocking his spoiled heirs.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The gruesome killing has quickly become a cause célèbre for the administration, who for months have been pointing to shocking crimes as proof that cities with Democratic leaders have allowed criminals to run amok.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As well as capturing a stunning shot of the Milky Way.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The same day, the company announced a stunning reversal, shutting down the rebrand and retaining its original branding.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bradley McCroskey caught a miraculous 26-yard touchdown pass on the final play of regulation, then Temi Ericson raced nearly untouched for a 25-yard TD in overtime to give the Indians a 34-28 victory.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Every bite elicits wonder, provoking a quiet moment of gratitude for this lush, miraculous habitat.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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