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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
Her engagement ring, of course, was the stunner with its massive diamond.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
This sparkling stunner from Blue Nile puts a modern twist on the classic diamond band with its mixed round and emerald-cut stones in a chic bezel setting.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2025
Minimalism has been shifting toward its softer side, and this bluff-top stunner in East Hampton is a prime example.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
As bad as Friday’s walkoff loss to the Twins was for the Rays, with the bullpen blowing a two-run lead and Kevin Kelly giving up a first-pitch walkoff homer, Saturday’s 6-5 stunner was worse.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
This sparkling stunner from Blue Nile puts a modern twist on the classic diamond band with its mixed round and emerald-cut stones in a chic bezel setting.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2025
Minimalism has been shifting toward its softer side, and this bluff-top stunner in East Hampton is a prime example.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
As bad as Friday’s walkoff loss to the Twins was for the Rays, with the bullpen blowing a two-run lead and Kevin Kelly giving up a first-pitch walkoff homer, Saturday’s 6-5 stunner was worse.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
Noun
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The only minor criticism is that there is a lot of visual detail in the game, and enemy attacks, as well as their sudden movements, can often take you by surprise.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The sensitivity maximum actually took me by surprise.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The most notorious, in 1978, saw the late queen hide behind a bush in the gardens of Buckingham Palace to avoid Nicolae Ceaușescu, having already removed anything that the Romanian dictator could steal from his room following a warning from Giscard d'Estaing, the then French president.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The promo references the famous —or, sometimes, infamous — farewells that contestants leave, penned in lipstick, on the vanity mirrors where queens do their makeup.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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Last year’s shock results included Aston Villa beating Bayern Munich 1-0 at home in the league phase, as Unai Emery led them to the quarter-finals.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sneakily announced right before the Emmy Awards started on Sunday night, the news came as a shock considering Stokes had just posted an Instagram photo dump celebrating Ballerini’s birthday two days prior on September 12.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Marilyn Minter adapted Barbara Shermund’s 1925 image of a goddess-like woman in grape-cluster earrings; Minter shot the actor Sadie Sink through glass, creating a dreamy haze.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Excavations at the site have uncovered temples, elite residences, and a shrine to Wadjet, the cobra goddess of Lower Egypt.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The drop is another noticeable jolt for consumers and lenders alike.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her authenticity and beauty content attracted millions of followers and high-profile brand partnerships.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a beauty world full of seemingly endless options, RoC’s Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Night Serum is tested, loved by many, and won’t cost you a pretty penny.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now, though, Harry and Meghan have stopped firing their royal bombshells.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wonder, but the bombshell was a first look at the next movie in the franchise.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fans at home got an eyeful as muscleman Mike Munz, vocal duo Crash Adams, acrobatic pair The TT Boys, dance act The Funkateers Dancers, singing ensemble The Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir, and others got down to business.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 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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