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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
Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Crane The newest bird in Masked Singer history, Crane wears a stunning kimono.
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Audi, which has been battling sales declines after a stunning recovery throughout the aughts and early 2010s, is floating around the 165,000 mark.
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Mick Vinter then put the Second Division side ahead with a shot from outside the penalty area before Dixie McNeil capped a stunning fightback three minutes later by volleying another Fox cross past a helpless Shilton.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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This Fall The scenic European country offers a mix of lively cities, glacial lakes, stunning ski resorts, and historic coastal towns.
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What an amazing group of women to journey through this mom-hood together!—
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Fresh talks can spark amazing progress.—
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This has been a wonderful season.—
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
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His son is in the beginning, messy, beautiful process of becoming.—
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There’s also a lot going on in the personal lives of the folks at 51, the biggest being Boden’s wedding, which — despite a glitch with Herrmann’s offer to hold the event at his church — winds up being a beautiful affair.—
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Fairview came out throwing haymakers, dazing the Bruins in the early going.—
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The thing is, the album is already surprising us.—
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That was my first time successfully surprising him.—
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The startling moment quickly grabbed attention online, with the video racking up more than 9 million views.—
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The urgency of their missing is underscored by startling numbers uncovered in our CBS Data Team investigation, which found that in 2025 domestic violence accounted for 26% of all violent crimes in Chicago.—
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Less noted is the incredible mosaic of voters from an astonishing medley of countries that propelled him into office.—
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Some of the other largest deals in recent memory are cyber security, including Palo Alto Network’s astonishing $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk in 2025.—
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At night, reach for a latte loaded with adaptogens, passionflower and hops (an herbal sleep blend), and magnesium glycinate, ideal for longer, lovelier rest.—
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Jeannine’s Jeannine’s is a longtime Santa Barbara favorite, and the At the Shore location features a lovely menu and a charming outdoor patio that feels more like a European cafe than a California brunch spot.—
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunning. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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