stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning

Examples of stunner in a Sentence

His wife is a real stunner. The jury's decision was a stunner.
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Bonus: The scenic drive through Grafton Notch is a stunner. Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025 Having this stunner portioned out and ready to grab and go will make weekdays easier. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Jan. 2025 On the runway, Lexi pulls off yet another high-fashion stunner (that doesn’t quite fit the challenge), while Jewels is polished if not groundbreaking. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025 Here’s why: Notre Dame was coming off a stunner of a Week 2 loss, 16-14 to Northern Illinois. Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stunner 

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stunner was in 1829

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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunner. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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stunner

noun
stun·​ner ˈstən-ər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning
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