as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the jaw-dropping prices for high-end modern art at the auction houses this season
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Recent Examples of jaw-dropping
Taylor Swift, Cardi B and Sabrina Carpenter were among the stars who stepped on the carpet in jaw-dropping looks ahead of the ceremony.
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Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Beyoncé’s Grammy outfits have always been jaw-dropping, and her outfit tonight is no exception.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
Sitting in her car, a slimmer Lizzo shared jaw-dropping snaps rocking a sheer white crop top paired with a denim-and-sheer skirt ensemble.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Pairs' Free Skate: Don't miss the jaw-dropping throws, death spirals, and synchronized beauty of the pairs event as teams push the boundaries of their craft.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Beyoncé’s Grammy outfits have always been jaw-dropping, and her outfit tonight is no exception.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
Sitting in her car, a slimmer Lizzo shared jaw-dropping snaps rocking a sheer white crop top paired with a denim-and-sheer skirt ensemble.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Pairs' Free Skate: Don't miss the jaw-dropping throws, death spirals, and synchronized beauty of the pairs event as teams push the boundaries of their craft.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropping
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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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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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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,
14 Mar. 2025
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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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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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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
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The opening day of NFL free agency began with some shocking moves and key additions.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Best Player Prop Bets Delaware's John Camden has been the hero of this shocking run, with 13 made threes in his team's four CAA Tournament wins.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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TikTok, despite facing regulatory scrutiny and bans in some countries, continues to grow at an astonishing pace, with over a billion active users worldwide.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the design and insect environment is mainly a framework for astonishing circus acts.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropping. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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