eye-opening

adjective

Definition of eye-openingnext
1
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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2
as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment that acclaimed magic act had a number of eye-opening moments

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
  1. surprising
  2. wonderful
  3. startling
  4. amazing
  5. shocking
  6. astonishing
  7. stunning
  8. miraculous
Adjective
  • Her questions become one of the most striking elements of this project, which takes a surprising turn.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Kapadia’s film isn’t concerned with dramatic arcs and surprising reveals, opting more to marinate, even stew, in its poetic, multi-hued visuals that are reflective of the mood swings of the city as well as its inhabitants.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of surprising
Adjective
  • In a testament to the power of libraries creating a sense of community through programs, a patron shared a wonderful anecdote recently with our youth services librarian, Melissa Burke.
    Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • Davies makes a point of talking about the light in his photographs, but what my colleagues and I find startling is the color palette: The buildings are pale buff and so is much of the landscape around them.
    Owen Davies, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The final graph shows the most startling comparison.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of startling
Adjective
  • The staff was so kind and welcoming, and the food was amazing.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • The couple’s happy news comes months after more shocking relationship reports.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
  • During the Halloween Nightmares episode last week, there was a shocking elimination after a fan-favorite couple went home despite winning their dance-off and receiving a high score.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of shocking
Adjective
  • When Salomon rebuilt the Stance 96 last year, the iconic French brand redirected its focus toward off-piste freeride terrain with astonishing success.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Economic concerns especially drove his astonishing inroads with young and minority voters.
    Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of astonishing
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of stunning
Adjective
  • Trump has touted tariffs as a miraculous cure to just about every domestic and international strain, from war to child care to high grocery prices.
    Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The miraculous orange was renamed the Washington navel orange.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Definition of miraculous
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eye-openers

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