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
Despite the show’s overreliance on whiz-bang technology, Snook is never anything less than jaw-dropping.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
What was revealed was jaw-dropping in its specificity and includes the type of information that is kept to a very close hold to protect the operational security of a military strike.
—Tara Copp, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Not only that, but heading into Tribal, they were armed with Kyle’s immunity idol and Kamilla’s extra vote, which set the stage for fireworks, shocked faces and another jaw-dropping blindside.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
If sardines disappear, so too do the countless species that depend on them—from seabirds to sharks to the very predators that drive them into these jaw-dropping, hypnotic spirals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
What was revealed was jaw-dropping in its specificity and includes the type of information that is kept to a very close hold to protect the operational security of a military strike.
—Tara Copp, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Not only that, but heading into Tribal, they were armed with Kyle’s immunity idol and Kamilla’s extra vote, which set the stage for fireworks, shocked faces and another jaw-dropping blindside.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
If sardines disappear, so too do the countless species that depend on them—from seabirds to sharks to the very predators that drive them into these jaw-dropping, hypnotic spirals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropping
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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Who would have thought that Donald Trump would be the one to stop Tesla's amazing international sales run in its tracks?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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And speaking of monologues, Carrie Coon’s surprising final sentiment has to be one of the finale’s pinnacles.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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At the end of Season 3, Belinda finds herself in a surprising position of power after Greg offers her $100,000 to keep quiet about his identity.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The New Orleans Saints were hit with some startling news on the health status of starting quarterback Derek Carr just two weeks prior to the NFL Draft.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Scientists are increasingly aware of urine communication in all its startling forms.—
Gennaro Tomma,
Scientific American,
11 Apr. 2025
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The stunning move may have repercussions on hundreds of other international students who have been targeted by the administration.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt then said Tuesday that Trump’s threats of even higher tariffs on China will become reality after midnight, when imports from China will be taxed at a stunning 104% rate.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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That’s a bit shocking for the current winner of the Best New Artist Grammy.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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But even with Edwards’ shocking loss, this outpouring of grief and tributes — the decals, the touching video montages on national TV, the mentions in interviews — had to catch many NASCAR fans off guard.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even so, his start was nothing short of astonishing.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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This urban getaway lacks the drama of national park favorites like Zion or the Grand Canyon, but its conservation successes are quite astonishing.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropping. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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