AMAZINGLY Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

amazingly

adverb

Definition of amazingly

as in surprisingly

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Recent Examples of amazingly However, amazingly this is the third record set in the last month for this beautiful sunfish. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 That, amazingly, is the number of stocks in the S&P 500 that the consensus says should be bought or held today. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Perfect for workouts and long travel days, the Nike Flex Training Shorts are an amazingly comfortable option that can keep up with you and your busy schedule. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 Unfortunately, the group offered amazingly little of that over the course of the night, minimizing the bells and whistles during what could be properly dubbed a fairly boring stage show overall. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amazingly

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Futons are surprisingly comfortable (just don't expect a plush mattress).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
There's a race to the bottom of the NFL standings four games into the season, including some surprisingly winless teams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of surprisingly

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Orville Peck may still hide his face behind a mask, but the country crooner has been astonishingly open about his struggles with addiction and mental health.

— Melinda Newman, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
The Forbes 400 are astonishingly rich, but the federal government’s fiscal problem is even bigger.

— Jeff Hoopes, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of astonishingly

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Picking the flags for our new school was the hardest part of an astoundingly easy process.

— Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026
Today, almost 160 years since Twain’s account of his trip was first published, global travel has become astoundingly more accessible, efficient, and interconnected.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of astoundingly

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Philadelphia Eagles legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson stunningly announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
On a night when the running game was mostly working, passing was stunningly ineffective.

— Andy Behrens, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of stunningly

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The finale opened with a celebration of life for Crown & Anchor owner Mae (Annette Badland,), who died unexpectedly while supporting the Lady Greyhounds in episode nine.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
When Hanne, a staff member of a struggling animal rescue, unexpectedly becomes executor of a wealthy hunting family’s estate, a bitter battle over the inheritance erupts.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

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