1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
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Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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As the current solar cycle inches toward its peak, space forecasters have projected that residents across the United States can expect an increase in stunning celestial displays through next summer.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
This serum is packed with vitamin C that’s extracted from green tangerines, working to give the skin a radiant glow that is refreshing and stunning.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The bonbons from Stick With Me Sweets are almost too pretty to eat, while the chocolates from La Maison du Chocolat include various ganaches, pralines, and almond pastes in an equally stunning display.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024
Wednesday’s funeral capped a stunning and ultimately tragic story that had captivated a generation of music fans.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
This serum is packed with vitamin C that’s extracted from green tangerines, working to give the skin a radiant glow that is refreshing and stunning.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The bonbons from Stick With Me Sweets are almost too pretty to eat, while the chocolates from La Maison du Chocolat include various ganaches, pralines, and almond pastes in an equally stunning display.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024
Wednesday’s funeral capped a stunning and ultimately tragic story that had captivated a generation of music fans.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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