How to Use jaw-dropping in a Sentence

jaw-dropping

adjective
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  • In just the past week, the artist has given us 4 jaw-dropping looks.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The rooftop pool is one of very few in Rome, and the views are nothing short of jaw-dropping.
    — Rona Berg, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Here are some options that have all the high-design and jaw-dropping views, without the Roys and the Swede.
    — Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • But perhaps, what’s even more jaw-dropping than the racks are the stories Cox tells.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Already striking from the front, the form-fitting, floor-length dress was even more jaw-dropping from the back.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Allen finished game with 430 yards, four touchdowns and a whole bunch of jaw-dropping plays.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Zendaya Leave it to Zendaya to turn out two jaw-dropping looks for this year's Met Gala.
    — Annie Blay, Allure, 6 May 2024
  • Barkley’s reverse hurdle was so jaw-dropping that it was added to the video game Madden 25.
    — Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Earlier in the week, Pugh was spotted in more jaw-dropping looks.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The two-piece was completely decked out in cream sequins that gave the jaw-dropping fit a liquid-like look.
    — Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The Renaissance tour has been nothing short of jaw-dropping so far.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2023
  • And the views over the Atlantic Ocean are absolutely jaw-dropping.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Birch, though, keeps each car on its own steel bed, which is lifted to its berth in one of the long, five-car-high avenues which are jaw-dropping in their scale.
    — Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The skill is the most jaw-dropping, difficult piece of women's gymnastics being done in the world right now.
    — Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 30 June 2024
  • The prices paid by the new owners were jaw-dropping by today’s standards in a Bay Area that features sky-high housing costs.
    — George Avalos, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
  • There's still lots of time for Miami and Butler to come to a decision, but a move to any of these teams would be all-around jaw-dropping.
    — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The magnitude of the impact of spiritual life onto the rest of our life is jaw-dropping.
    — Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Ciara is known for her daring outfits and jaw-dropping looks.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • His size, maybe slightly less stunning on a basketball court, is jaw-dropping on the soccer field.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2023
  • And Kouri's mother says that potential was jaw-dropping.
    — Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The with and without stats for Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes are jaw-dropping.
    — Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Parker Posey's appearance in her latest film Beau Is Afraid is brief but jaw-dropping.
    — Nigel Smith, Peoplemag, 4 May 2023
  • Allen made some truly jaw-dropping throws on Sunday against the Broncos and used his feet to pick up some key first downs in the first half as Denver jumped out to an early lead.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Jared Leto loves to put together jaw-dropping looks at the annual Met Gala, and this year is no different.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 May 2023
  • She’s always been a beauty, but this look is utterly jaw-dropping.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Thankfully, Cyber Monday sales are here, and the bedding deals are jaw-dropping.
    — Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The most jaw-dropping, next-level upgrades A lot of times at this show — and in general with consumer tech — year-to-year upgrades are super ho-hum.
    — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Harlyn Bay Round the corner from Padstow, this wide sandy beach is one of the most jaw-dropping in Cornwall, with its rock pools and hugely popular surf school.
    — Ellie O'Mahoney, The Week Uk, theweek, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Her 2023 Met Gala look honoring Karl Lagerfeld was jaw-dropping.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Nowell’s 18th assist, which tied the tournament record, was jaw-dropping.
    — Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023

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