as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
the teen was thunderstruck when his parents told him he had been adopted
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as in amazed
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
everyone was thunderstruck when she quit her job without warning
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderstruck
Verb
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025 -
However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Cheyenne Graham welcomed her son Louis in 2024, and since then, she's been amazed by how patient her dachshund Cooper has remained.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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The organization’s chairperson, Martha Farrell, was amazed by the resilience of the glass bottle as well as that of the couple responsible for setting it afloat.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Regardless, artists such as Kristin Chenoweth and Rachel Zegler are shocked.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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The chance rediscovery of the little spotted kiwi, not seen on the mainland since 1978 both shocked and delighted conservationists.—
Lauren Liebhaber
July 16,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
Verb
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They too would have been astonished by its subtle yet pleasant effects and its practical use.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Former and current military fighter pilots were astonished that the Secretary of Defense texted details of the classified attack plan.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Starting Jets center Joe Tippmann was one of those surprised people, but Glenn called Tippmann shortly after the deal was made to explain his thinking.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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Based on the findings, don’t be surprised if there are more lessons to be learned from the tragedy.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The parents at this kind of show, of course, are less dumbstruck than the kids: The card is not floating but instead swinging on some string.—
Joseph Vukov,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2024
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Lyons can be a brilliant agent of chaos, a person whose presence left castmates starstruck before her bluntness left them dumbstruck.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
13 July 2023
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“Thunderstruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderstruck. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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