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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
As expected, the box-office champ was another superhero actioner, but the real stunner was the second-place finish for the low-budget comedy.
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as in queen
an attractive woman
Not only is she smart, she's a real stunner.
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Recent Examples of stunner
This restored 1600s-era piano nobile apartment in Venice’s Cannaregio district is a stunner with its Terrazzo floors and ornate plasterwork.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025
This simple stunner of a floor mirror not only reflects your stylish outfits back at you, but also any daylight that comes in, brightening up your bedroom sans lamps.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 2025
The auction had plenty of other stunners up for grabs.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
Ukiyo-e artists might paint unique portraits of famous courtesans or charming everyday tableaux on silk, to be mounted on scrolls for richer clients, and there are plenty of such stunners on display.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025
This simple stunner of a floor mirror not only reflects your stylish outfits back at you, but also any daylight that comes in, brightening up your bedroom sans lamps.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 2025
The auction had plenty of other stunners up for grabs.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
Ukiyo-e artists might paint unique portraits of famous courtesans or charming everyday tableaux on silk, to be mounted on scrolls for richer clients, and there are plenty of such stunners on display.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
Noun
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The qualifying session at the Hungaroring saw several surprises in Q3.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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This one likely comes as no surprise, but fish, particularly thin or delicate varieties, is not well-suited for your cast iron.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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Finally, thanks to intuitive adaptive shocks that adjust damping rates on the fly—compensating for every minuscule bit of pitch and roll—the Turbo rode quite comfortably.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Jenna Bush Hager brought a little spicy energy to Today With Jenna & Friends on Thursday, when the NBC personality used profanity during a live broadcast, much to the shock of colleague Willie Geist and her behind-the-scenes crew members.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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In 1997, the blue-eyed, red-haired goddess accented her look with gold shimmer, a headdress, and defined contour.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Or fish — quickly marinated in a light soy-garlic sauce or simply brushed with olive oil and served with an herb-y sauce (a chimichurri for example, or a green goddess).—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
26 June 2025
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Needing a jolt at the half, Ramsay brought Robin Lod and Bongi Hlongwane off the bench for Carlos Harvey in central midfield and Julian Gressel at right wingback, respectively.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
27 July 2025
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Many deliver a fast jolt of nutrients to plants, often far more than what the plants can use.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Through exhibits, publications and educational programs, the museum educates its millions of visitors about the beauty and cultural significance of country music.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Brazil's high standards for beauty and widespread acceptance of cosmetic surgery have led it to become a destination for people in search of plastic surgery.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Journal’s report on Trump’s letter to Epstein came as a bombshell as controversy had already been intensifying over the president’s relationship with the late financier.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The Islander entered the Fiji villa on Day 5 as a bombshell and quickly found herself in a love triangle between Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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Get an eyeful of Davidson on The Tonight Show in the interview above.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Alternatively, get an eyeful of the Leake Street Arches—aka the London Graffiti tunnel—beneath Waterloo Station, and pop out on Lower Marsh, with its centuries-old street market and proper Lambeth vibe.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
24 June 2025
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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