astonishing
adjective
as·ton·ish·ing
ə-ˈstä-ni-shiŋ 
: causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : surprising
an astonishing discovery
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Examples of astonishing in a Sentence
He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others.
The truck can hold an astonishing amount of stuff.
She gave an astonishing performance in her first film.
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Listen to this article The Justice Department on Monday night told federal prosecutors in Mayor Adams’ corruption case to drop the charges against him — an astonishing move that immediately sparked political backlash.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
In addition to refuting Yao’s conjecture, the new paper also contains what many consider an even more astonishing result.
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—Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
And William Kentridge’s latest chamber opera, which is having its U.S. premiere at the Wallis in Beverly Hills, lives up to that title as one of the celebrated South African artist’s most astonishing works.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
In addition to refuting Yao’s conjecture, the new paper also contains what many consider an even more astonishing result.
—Steve Nadis, Quanta Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025
Following Trump’s astonishing victory over Hillary Clinton, Kirk returned to duty as the MAGA movement’s campus organizer.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
And William Kentridge’s latest chamber opera, which is having its U.S. premiere at the Wallis in Beverly Hills, lives up to that title as one of the celebrated South African artist’s most astonishing works.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astonishing. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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