1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
adverb
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Examples of stunning in a Sentence
Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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For the ceremony, Taylor wore a stunning silk chiffon off-the-shoulder gown with a dramatic hood.
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Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
The Granada Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Incarnation, is a stunning Roman Catholic church dating back to the 16th century.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
Saweetie’s likable personality and stunning looks have helped land deals companies Calvin Klein, Crocs, MAC Cosmetics, Pretty Little Thing and other brands.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 7 June 2024
The stunning modern masterpiece set in the middle of 150 acres of picturesque hills and vineyards in Northern California’s wine country is now for sale for $6.5 million.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024
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Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
The Granada Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Incarnation, is a stunning Roman Catholic church dating back to the 16th century.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
Saweetie’s likable personality and stunning looks have helped land deals companies Calvin Klein, Crocs, MAC Cosmetics, Pretty Little Thing and other brands.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 7 June 2024
The stunning modern masterpiece set in the middle of 150 acres of picturesque hills and vineyards in Northern California’s wine country is now for sale for $6.5 million.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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