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
Why else would the show clear the decks of the best remaining candidates in jaw-dropping, if carefully orchestrated, fashion?
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Joe’s decision to save his life at any cost is the real triumph here: a dazzling display of the human spirit as jaw-dropping and gut-wrenching as any aerial stunt.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
Rich and poor countries alike have witnessed record-breaking, jaw-dropping collapses in fertility.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
In the end, playing 16 years after the multiple knee injuries Rose endured was as much an achievement as those jaw-dropping plays in the early seasons.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Joe’s decision to save his life at any cost is the real triumph here: a dazzling display of the human spirit as jaw-dropping and gut-wrenching as any aerial stunt.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
Rich and poor countries alike have witnessed record-breaking, jaw-dropping collapses in fertility.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
In the end, playing 16 years after the multiple knee injuries Rose endured was as much an achievement as those jaw-dropping plays in the early seasons.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropping
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The staff was so kind and welcoming, and the food was amazing.Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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The final graph shows the most startling comparison.Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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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
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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.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The couple’s happy news comes months after more shocking relationship reports.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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Economic concerns especially drove his astonishing inroads with young and minority voters.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropping. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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