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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
experiencing the astounding sight of the aurora borealis for the first time
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as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Recent Examples of astounding
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Sure, Jensen will announce new chips and software, including astounding inference and training solutions that will propel Nvidia ahead of the pack yet again.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The third-round pick from 2019 played an astounding 18 games last season, nine with the Tennessee Titans and nine with the Baltimore Ravens following a trade.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
These slow-growing trees are reliable, come in an astounding variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and offer vivid bright scarlet, crimson, orange, and yellow fall foliage.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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While experts recognize the country’s astounding progress, many say Chinese authorities must now measure poverty using the higher threshold applicable to middle-income nations, and not the one designed for low-income ones that Beijing clings to.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Sure, Jensen will announce new chips and software, including astounding inference and training solutions that will propel Nvidia ahead of the pack yet again.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The third-round pick from 2019 played an astounding 18 games last season, nine with the Tennessee Titans and nine with the Baltimore Ravens following a trade.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
These slow-growing trees are reliable, come in an astounding variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and offer vivid bright scarlet, crimson, orange, and yellow fall foliage.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
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Lucky for us, the Amazon Big Spring Sale started today, and some amazing tablet deals are here to make your life easier.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hallauer and Josefberg have absolutely amazing chemistry, Adeline plays Lorraine to flirty perfection, Bindeman takes nerdiness to a whole new level, and Tucker’s voice is, well, golden.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The administration has asked for an astonishing $200 billion to fund a war that the president also sporadically claims is over, giving legislators an unappetizing choice between funding a quagmire or else walking away and leaving a mess behind.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Archaeologists discovered two astonishing Iron Age hoards in North Yorkshire, one of them being the largest ever found in British history, which has changed the historical understanding of wealth and power in pre-Roman Britain.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Still just a simulation And the results were surprising.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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He was known for personally digging into the details of bureau investigations, even on minor cases, and surprising agents who suddenly found themselves on the phone with him.—
Julia Kimani-Burnham,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even a spontaneous side order of roasted carrots with pomegranate yogurt is haunting me, in a wonderful way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jim has a wonderful history with Cannes.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Siena was in the driver’s seat to join that rare group, shocking Duke with a 43-32 lead at halftime.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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But Mark isn’t taking any more chances with the Sequids, and kills their leader, shocking his fellow heroes.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Developed by Laerdal Medical, the high-fidelity mannequin was designed to recreate real childbirth conditions with startling realism.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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During his time as chair, Powell has faced a global pandemic that rippled through supply chains for years, a startling war in Ukraine that caused an energy shock, a battery of tariffs, and now this war in Iran, which the IEA has warned threatens to cause the worst energy crisis in history.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The community is on the brink of collapse – until Elias’ estranged brother Joosua returns from prison and performs a miraculous healing.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Out went the optimism about mRNA and in came wild theories that this miraculous, Nobel Prize-winning technology wasn’t safe.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
20 Mar. 2026
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Still with a chance to win the game, UF point guard Xavian Lee took the ensuring inbounds pass the length of the court and dribbled behind the basket, but the Hawkeyes deflected his pass attempt to Haugh in the lane to secure the stunning upset.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Today, the Dolomites are a UNESCO heritage site and their beauty attracts celebrities and huge numbers of other tourists — many lured by images shared on social media of the turquoise Alpine lakes and stunning peaks.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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