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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
hunting for a first apartment in a big city is an eye-opening experience for young people
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
that acclaimed magic act had a number of eye-opening moments
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Recent Examples of eye-opening
Nevertheless, with anxiety levels surging across Hollywood about the outlook for industry workers, especially as major unions negotiate new contracts with studios and streamers, the figures are certainly eye-opening.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
For Atlas’ owner, the response was both validating and eye-opening.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The numbers get more eye-opening from there.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The issue is that the stone top, the vessel sink, and the faucet all add up to an eye-opening amount.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
First Proof grew out of its 11-person team’s own eye-opening—if sometimes frustrating—experiences with AI.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Following the shooting, cryptic posts were unearthed from Ortiz's social media channels and provided an eye-opening look at overbearing celebrity fans.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The do-everything edge defender The Phillips deal is eye-opening.
—Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The eclipse will be eye-opening and push us to make necessary changes.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
For Atlas’ owner, the response was both validating and eye-opening.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The numbers get more eye-opening from there.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The issue is that the stone top, the vessel sink, and the faucet all add up to an eye-opening amount.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
First Proof grew out of its 11-person team’s own eye-opening—if sometimes frustrating—experiences with AI.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Following the shooting, cryptic posts were unearthed from Ortiz's social media channels and provided an eye-opening look at overbearing celebrity fans.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The do-everything edge defender The Phillips deal is eye-opening.
—Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The eclipse will be eye-opening and push us to make necessary changes.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
Adjective
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Close to Rocky Mountain National Park, this all-inclusive guest ranch has everything from classic ranch activities like trail rides to surprising options such as a ropes course and zip line.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The breakout at the plate isn’t all that surprising.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The teams got invaluable data — and some wonderful video too.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Books Are Magic, a wonderful bookshop owned by novelist Emma Staub, alone could suck up an entire morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite being debunked time and time again, a startling proportion of the public still hold onto these claims.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
1 Apr. 2026
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There's a startling new plastic surgery trend.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On the other hand, your own feelings (pleasant or otherwise) could inspire amazing artwork.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Crew has an amazing sight in store Four days later during the lunar flyby, the moon will appear to be the size of a basketball held at arm’s length.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Marin stuck to her plan of staying close until a moment that changed everything with shocking swiftness — her changing her mind and going for the green on the par-5 13th for a go-ahead birdie, and Talley adding to the sad history of collapses on the back nine at the home of the Masters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Emma’s shocking admission rattles the entire wedding party, particularly Haim’s Rachel, whose cousin was left paralyzed by an act of gun violence.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Readers who approach this dense but astonishing book will laugh at how superficial that query seems in contrast to the mysteries of the universe.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Between those bookends lies an astonishing range of human activity scratched onto broken pottery.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Leonardsen lives on the second floor of a concrete-and-glass building along the harbor, which has stunning views of the sea.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Today, The Retreat is known for its ultra-luxe accommodations, amenities such as afternoon tea, and stunning location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The cast’s sole survivor is Jessica Hecht, who pours miraculous warmth and complexity into her faintly insulting role as Colleen, the head teller, a morally upright spinster goosed by her flirtation with Sonny and the spotlight.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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CFCs seemed miraculous, and post-war consumers fell in love with them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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