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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
gave us the astonishing news she was getting married
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as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment
an astonishing view of the Grand Canyon that few tourists get to see
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me
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Recent Examples of astonishing
Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Upon the song’s official release, the original video for the track jumped from 200,000 to an astonishing 3,000,000 views as of publication.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
But Reeves was also at the height of his astonishing beauty, stalking around a moody L.A. in a rumpled dress shirt and loosened black tie as though perpetually winding down from some more professional day job that doesn’t exist.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
So in some respects, the early arrival of life’s main ingredients—water and heavier elements capable of forming complex molecules—isn’t so astonishing.
—Conor Feehly, Scientific American, 4 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Grupo Frontera’s success story is all the more astonishing considering the unorthodox decisions its members have made along the way.
—Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Upon the song’s official release, the original video for the track jumped from 200,000 to an astonishing 3,000,000 views as of publication.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
But Reeves was also at the height of his astonishing beauty, stalking around a moody L.A. in a rumpled dress shirt and loosened black tie as though perpetually winding down from some more professional day job that doesn’t exist.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
So in some respects, the early arrival of life’s main ingredients—water and heavier elements capable of forming complex molecules—isn’t so astonishing.
—Conor Feehly, Scientific American, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astonishing
Adjective
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Rubin: There was a surprising lack of campiness to this whole thing.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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This ability was not entirely surprising, given Flack’s musical background.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Grateful for the Eagles Organization, grateful for my team, grateful for the amazing fans in Philly.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones, now $117 off, deliver amazing sound, top-notch noise cancellation, and a 60-hour battery life.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lilian did not mind telling the truth, but truths could be startling and leave people uneasy—spooked, Lilian called that state.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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As the cars ripped by on the track, the speed is startling, and almost doesn’t make sense.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Nebbiolo grapes for this stunning wine are grown on 45-year-old vines and hail from the Colonnello vineyard.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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March has finally arrived, bringing with it a suite of stunning new tracks from some of the biggest stars in music — but which ones are your favorites this week?—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So actually, the story can be looked at as a celebration of the fact that your disability can just be one wonderful part of you.—
Esme Mazzeo,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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And if your neighborhood doesn’t, start one! Start a Book or Card Club There’s so many wonderful books out there just waiting to be discussed.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Now, in order to help Ao Bing’s soul recover his tangible body, Ne Zha will have to hide his identity as a demon, overcome multiple obstacles to become an immortal, and obtain a miraculous elixir to aid his pal.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Over the past 50 years, medicine has made miraculous advances in treating leukemia and other cancers affecting kids, largely due to research supported by the National Institutes of Health.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The editing team’s incredible for being able to tell that story cohesively.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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This includes an incredible production team in Mexico who does not F around.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishing. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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