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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
That tenure ended Friday, when the Bruins shockingly traded Marchand to the Eastern Conference rival Florida Panthers in a deadline-day stunner.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Doherty, known for her work alongside Graham in Disney+’s boxing drama A Thousand Blows, stars as psychologist Briony, whose thrilling third episode of the series with Cooper — in his first acting role ever — is a stunner.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Were all of Hackman’s films or performances stunners?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Mar. 2025
Plus Pearce’s portrayal of a toxic titan of American industry is a stunner.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Doherty, known for her work alongside Graham in Disney+’s boxing drama A Thousand Blows, stars as psychologist Briony, whose thrilling third episode of the series with Cooper — in his first acting role ever — is a stunner.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Were all of Hackman’s films or performances stunners?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Mar. 2025
Plus Pearce’s portrayal of a toxic titan of American industry is a stunner.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
Noun
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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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The editors were well aware that this anointment would come as a surprise, something of a zag.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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More than anything, the biggest surprise here has to be the presence of the 2024 Finals MVP (Jaylen Brown) on this list, despite appearing in 60 of the Boston Celtics’ 76 games to this point.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s no indication of what the story might focus on, but the beauty of Zelda is that, for the most part, each game tells its own story separate from a hard continuity.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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As the semi-permanent beauty segment continues expanding, with similar concepts emerging in hair color, nail art, and makeup, INKED by Dani shows how zeroing in on one thing — and doing it well — can build a solid business when paired with continuous innovation and authentic artistic vision.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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An example would be a war or an oil price shock, or the coronavirus pandemic that caused the February to March 2020 bear market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Not only the decision to let go of Malone, but the timing of it comes as a bigger shock.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This powerful Greek name actually stems from Demeter, a Greek goddess.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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Across the lobby, a stone fireplace featured a sculpted image of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele inset in the rock.—
Robert Annis,
Outside Online,
21 Mar. 2025
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Here’s one auction to watch if your car collection is in need of a jolt of electricity.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those types of plays transform the Bulls offense — cracking open a defensive setup, sending a jolt of discouragement through an opposing defender.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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The filmmakers ensure that viewers similar in age to the kids on screen get an eyeful of what those robotics gatherings are like for their contestants, who arrive from all over the globe.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Overall, Printemps New York is a multifaceted, visual eyeful, where the architecture and decor might overwhelm the merchandise for some.—
David Moin,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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The bombshell decision arrives after Lawson's lackluster performance during the first two Grands Prix of the 2025 season.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Gabrielle Union’s bombshell style at the NAACP Image Awards is a gorgeous example, as is Tinashe’s slightly sleeker version at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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