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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The stunning coupé isn’t fully original, but that won’t stop it from fetching a seven-figure gavel price.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
After a grueling trek, visitors are met with a stunning sight: a serene lake of pale blue water, nestled among towering peaks.
—CBS News, 15 May 2024
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
After a grueling trek, visitors are met with a stunning sight: a serene lake of pale blue water, nestled among towering peaks.
—CBS News, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for stunning
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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