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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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as in queen
an attractive woman
Not only is she smart, she's a real stunner.
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Recent Examples of stunner
Ukiyo-e artists might paint unique portraits of famous courtesans or charming everyday tableaux on silk, to be mounted on scrolls for richer clients, and there are plenty of such stunners on display.
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Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Not to be outdone, an all-season stunner from Marc Jacobs is finally under $300, while a trendy anklet is now half-off and ready to bling up your next beach getaway.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 June 2025
Both classic and on par with this season’s trend, this stunner is perfect for layering with other necklaces or pairing it with your go-to tennis bracelet.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
New England’s favorite son delivered a stunner at the TPC River Highlands, capping off the finish in oppressive heat with a 35-foot birdie putt on the 15th and the 6-footer at the end.
—Doug Ferguson, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025
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Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Not to be outdone, an all-season stunner from Marc Jacobs is finally under $300, while a trendy anklet is now half-off and ready to bling up your next beach getaway.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 June 2025
Both classic and on par with this season’s trend, this stunner is perfect for layering with other necklaces or pairing it with your go-to tennis bracelet.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
New England’s favorite son delivered a stunner at the TPC River Highlands, capping off the finish in oppressive heat with a 35-foot birdie putt on the 15th and the 6-footer at the end.
—Doug Ferguson, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunner
Noun
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At that point, the woman tells her friend to use Uber instead, a decision that leads to yet another surprise.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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What was a surprise was the agile, easy and when asked, responsive drive experience that this sedan delivers.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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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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Finally, thanks to intuitive adaptive shocks that adjust damping rates on the fly—compensating for every minuscule bit of pitch and roll—the Turbo rode quite comfortably.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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His shock turns to elation, and then the wheels start spinning.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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In 1997, the blue-eyed, red-haired goddess accented her look with gold shimmer, a headdress, and defined contour.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Or fish — quickly marinated in a light soy-garlic sauce or simply brushed with olive oil and served with an herb-y sauce (a chimichurri for example, or a green goddess).—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
26 June 2025
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Leafing through notes, photographs and manuscripts, Barnes also experienced a jolt of nostalgia for the tactual nature of objects.—
Brian Schaefer
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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The bravura sequence gets a fresh jolt when Nile abandons her lookout vessel and makes a spectacular entrance.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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Through exhibits, publications and educational programs, the museum educates its millions of visitors about the beauty and cultural significance of country music.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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From the start of her career in 1975, Iman has been praised for her ability to exemplify the complementary yet intricate relationship between fashion and beauty, both on and off the runway.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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The Islander entered the Fiji villa on Day 5 as a bombshell and quickly found herself in a love triangle between Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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The Journal’s report on Trump’s letter to Epstein came as a bombshell as controversy had already been intensifying over the president’s relationship with the late financier.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Alternatively, get an eyeful of the Leake Street Arches—aka the London Graffiti tunnel—beneath Waterloo Station, and pop out on Lower Marsh, with its centuries-old street market and proper Lambeth vibe.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
24 June 2025
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Locals get an eyeful of contemporary art inside at the Seattle Art Museum as well as in the open air at the Olympic Sculpture Park.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunner. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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