1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
adverb
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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Thousands gather to witness the 180,000 lights illuminate the district in a stunning display.
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Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
Mazatlán is part of the Mexican Riviera, with stunning beaches, booming tourism, and rich cultural heritage.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
March has finally arrived, bringing with it a suite of stunning new tracks from some of the biggest stars in music — but which ones are your favorites this week?
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
Nebbiolo grapes for this stunning wine are grown on 45-year-old vines and hail from the Colonnello vineyard.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
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Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
Mazatlán is part of the Mexican Riviera, with stunning beaches, booming tourism, and rich cultural heritage.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
March has finally arrived, bringing with it a suite of stunning new tracks from some of the biggest stars in music — but which ones are your favorites this week?
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
Nebbiolo grapes for this stunning wine are grown on 45-year-old vines and hail from the Colonnello vineyard.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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