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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
we suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of the bottom-ranked team in the division
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the stunning beauty of the star-filled sky on a cloudless night
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
how stunning the performers look in their costumes
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as in dazing
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas
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as in surprising
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff
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Recent Examples of stunning
Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Plant it as a focal point in the landscape or as a stunning hedge.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
This stunning chocolate-and-marshmallow Bundt cake, based on whoopie pie cookies, won a blue ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
Scroll on for more stunning cookware, including a ceramic casserole dish, a nontoxic stock pot, and a handy bread loaf pot.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
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With waterfalls and lush rolling hills, its landscape is at once jagged and stunning, enough to rival that of the more-popular Bora Bora.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Plant it as a focal point in the landscape or as a stunning hedge.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
This stunning chocolate-and-marshmallow Bundt cake, based on whoopie pie cookies, won a blue ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
Scroll on for more stunning cookware, including a ceramic casserole dish, a nontoxic stock pot, and a handy bread loaf pot.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunning
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The novel follows what this does to them, and to the next generation; with some amazing historical detail, and lessons every bit as relevant today as in the 50s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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And while astronauts are generally incredibly capable and talented, NASA's astronauts aren't amazing photographers by accident.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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The aesthetic is going to go a lot of different places across Season 8, too, including two episodes in the round and the finale, which Badner wouldn’t dare spoil but is proud of the wonderful collaboration between the production design, camera, and lighting teams.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Shrubs, such as American filbert (Corylus americana), are a wonderful way to add interest to your landscape throughout multiple seasons.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
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As a means of conspicuous consumption the canon is poorly served, but as a destination to explore, as a complicated, contradictory, sometimes boring and often beautiful place, there can be much to be gained through a meander, a perusal, a stroll.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The morning light there is beautiful, and the atmosphere captures a softer, calmer side of Rio that visitors don't always expect.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Fairview came out throwing haymakers, dazing the Bruins in the early going.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 Nov. 2025
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Delano and Sybil were on hand to celebrate Melvin's first day, surprising him on set.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Bears ran the third-most plays last season with multiple tight ends on the field with 501 after surprising some experts by drafting Colston Loveland 10th overall last year to team with Cole Kmet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Given that the first film showed a man alone in the world, news of family ties are startling.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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What a contrast between the vibrancy of Aston Villa, who face Freiburg in Wednesday’s Europa League final with Champions League football already secured, and the startling levels of ineptitude that Liverpool have descended into.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Depicting the Norman conquest of England 1100 years ago, the Bayeux tapestry is an astonishing 230 feet long and, according to the British Museum, features 58 scenes, each rendered in colored wool embroidery on flax.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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McConaughey had just been asked about the future of Hollywood, given the astonishing advances of AI.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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As Margo and her clan navigate the aftermath of the disastrous CPS visit, lovely lawyer Lace starts to get a bit frustrated.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Active families, newlyweds, solo travelers, fit friends, long-together couples, locals meeting for drinks—there’s a lovely mix of guests staying at (and just visiting) the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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