as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
the teen was thunderstruck when his parents told him he had been adopted
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as in amazed
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
everyone was thunderstruck when she quit her job without warning
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderstruck
Verb
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025 -
However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Getty 'Jackpot' Viewers on TikTok were amazed by the incredible flooring found beneath the carpet in the viral clip.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Finally, those who are looking for beach living, a rural and slower pace of life, and peaceful, natural beauty will be amazed by the Philippines. MORE FROM FORBES Forbes7 Hot Caribbean Markets For Global Property InvestorsBy Kathleen PeddicordForbesThinking Of Retiring In Thailand?—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Members of the committee were shocked, according to one Congressional staffer, a former USAID OIG official and a source familiar with the USAID OIG’s operations.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Before the lights dimmed, Breezy could be seen moving in towards the visibly shocked fan, where his lips and tongue met her skin.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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They too would have been astonished by its subtle yet pleasant effects and its practical use.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Former and current military fighter pilots were astonished that the Secretary of Defense texted details of the classified attack plan.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the worst states for aging in places were as follows: Florida Kentucky North Carolina Georgia Alabama Tennessee Mississippi Vermont Oklahoma Hawaii Many retirees may be surprised to find Florida ranked the lowest for aging in place.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Ruck, for one, isn't surprised that fans were able to narrow down when the scene was shot.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The parents at this kind of show, of course, are less dumbstruck than the kids: The card is not floating but instead swinging on some string.—
Joseph Vukov,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2024
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Lyons can be a brilliant agent of chaos, a person whose presence left castmates starstruck before her bluntness left them dumbstruck.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
13 July 2023
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“Thunderstruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderstruck. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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