1
as in surprisingly
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2
as in conspicuously
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3
as in awfully
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shockingly
Adverb
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Clematis of all kinds grow at a surprisingly fast rate, and Group 3 plants bounce back quickly.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025 -
Carey said the gnomes are easily the most surprisingly popular piece of Masters memorabilia in existence.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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What If…? ended up not being a terribly good series in the end and making Carter the focus attracted a lot of flak since it was supposed to be an anthology.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That could be terribly damaging, especially with the arrival of the low season and everything.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The under the radar couple, who wed at Mar-a-Lago in November 2022, has amazingly managed to keep the pregnancy fairly under wraps.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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These waist-high beds work amazingly well for everyone, especially for people with back and knee issues.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Shockingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shockingly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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