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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
hunting for a first apartment in a big city is an eye-opening experience for young people
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
that acclaimed magic act had a number of eye-opening moments
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Now, astronomers have zeroed in on the surprising origin of the unusual radio pulses: a dead star, called a white dwarf, that is closely orbiting a small, cool red dwarf star.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
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So when Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love finishes a 24-yard scramble by puffing his chest and taunting Jarrett, the response is far from surprising.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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His leadership by example, his accomplishments on the field, his love of family, his service to our community and his dedication to excellence all herald his standing as a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Mar. 2025
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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
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Regardless of your political affiliation, one thing is certain in these uncertain times: an amazing array of beer is being brewed across the United States.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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There were so many amazing accessories, shoes and soft accessories on the runways this season.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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It’s been a shocking decline for the stock, which went public in late January and has already lost around two-thirds of its value.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The implications of three shocking pieces of news have hardly registered—yet.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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An astonishing, loopy and very true World War II story about Great Britain tricking Germany into believing false invasion plans has been the source material for non-fiction books and movies dramas.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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This was a 90% increase over the 9.9 million viewers who tuned in for the 2023 final and an astonishing 288% jump from 2022.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The stunning knit is made from 100 percent organic cotton, boasting the most flattering, drapey fit that pairs well with anything from trousers to a pair of linen shorts.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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Injuries hurt Dallas Mavericks, but Max Christie is a bright spot At best, the Mavericks’ stunning trade – sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and one first-round draft pick – receives an incomplete grade.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Like a goalkeeper, who can be 40 minutes without touching the ball and suddenly has to make an almost miraculous intervention.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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And not just the miraculous match-up of Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Cara Dutton, struggling to hold onto their Montana ranch until their troubled He-Man of a nephew Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) can come home to help, though that figures heavily.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Eye-opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-opening. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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