1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
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Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
The trio looked stunning, embodying their style while complementing one another at the awards show.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
For this occasion, Kelly Krause and her team at Nature teamed up with Laszlo Barabási to create a stunning interactive visualization of over a century of interdisciplinary scientific publication.
—Amy Sterling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Set in the realm of ancient Greek mythology, the slot offers stunning visuals and an immersive soundtrack.
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The classic Megaways slot deserves to be on your bucket list due to its 117,649 ways to win.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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