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as in queen
a lovely woman
not only is she smart, she's a real stunner
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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
as expected, the box-office champ was another superhero actioner, but the real stunner was the second-place finish for the low-budget comedy
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Recent Examples of stunner
The private Golf Club at Black Rock is another stunner, with cascading waterfalls, majestic trees and mountain vistas all in one view.
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Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024
El Yunque National Forest and the town of Fajardo, two important shot locations, both sit less than an hour from Condado Vanderbilt, a Four-Star waterfront stunner with the superpower of making all its guests feel like stars.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
From romantic mini bags from Vivienne Westwood to sturdy suede stunners from Manu Atelier, each one of these designers deserve a closer look.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
In the 1989 spring session, the speaker pulled off one of Springfield’s all-time stunners — more consequential than the White Sox deal given that stadium funding was heavily tied to hotel taxes and other fees paid mostly by out-of-towners.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
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Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024
El Yunque National Forest and the town of Fajardo, two important shot locations, both sit less than an hour from Condado Vanderbilt, a Four-Star waterfront stunner with the superpower of making all its guests feel like stars.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
From romantic mini bags from Vivienne Westwood to sturdy suede stunners from Manu Atelier, each one of these designers deserve a closer look.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
In the 1989 spring session, the speaker pulled off one of Springfield’s all-time stunners — more consequential than the White Sox deal given that stadium funding was heavily tied to hotel taxes and other fees paid mostly by out-of-towners.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.Cole Kazdin, Los Angeles Magazine, 14 July 2017
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 July 2017
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In 2001, my father left my mother, my three siblings, and me a surprise inheritance in a Swiss bank account.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Donald Trump’s head-turning pick for attorney general takes some federal officials by surprise.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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For instance, Target’s AI beauty advisor impressed Gen Z shopper Clay Lute, 23, with its personalized product recommendations, underscoring how AI can elevate the retail experience when designed thoughtfully.Stacey Widlitz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Walmart's early 2024 Black Friday deals began online Nov. 11 including beauty products, clothing, cookware, toys and more.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Each insole features a shock absorbing cork material, a deep heel cup to stabilize your foot, a natural foam for cushioning and custom arch support.Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2024
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While these types of shocks tend to have little long-lasting impact on equity markets, Wall Street continues to be wary of the far-reaching effects of geopolitics.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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The show followed the adventures of teacher Andrea Thomas, who discovered an ancient Egyptian amulet that bestowed upon her the power of the goddess Isis.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The fifth and last day celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, who give each other gifts and express love, respect and devotion in remembrance of the story of the goddess Yamuna.Peter Guo, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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The shrill blast of the whistle signaled their departure, and the locomotive strained to pull away from the station, making the carriage jolt.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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How to prepare for the time change Some people try to prepare for a time change jolt by changing their bed times little by little in the days before the change.ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 27 Oct. 2024
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Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, gave his social media followers a mother lode of an eyeful on Mother’s Day.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 May 2024
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Her hair, styled by Kira Dior, was slicked back from her face and gathered at the crown of her head for a few inches of volume, with the lengths cascading down in big, loose bombshell curls.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Theresa Nist is shedding new light on her bombshell divorce from Gerry Turner.Julia Moore, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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