astoundingly

adverb

as in amazingly

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Recent Examples of astoundingly 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 An astoundingly prolific painter, Max was also a canny businessman. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026 The prospects can seem both abundant and astoundingly unappealing. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 The level of borrowing this industry is seeing is astoundingly high. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026 Either the bike is astoundingly valuable as a collector's item, or sellers are contributing to the lore of one of Tesla's wildest non-car releases in 2026. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026 To this point, this World Cup has been astoundingly good, frankly. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026 Ted Lasso rookie cards in existence; an astoundingly small number considering the hundreds that were originally given away. — Charles Moss, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astoundingly
  1. amazingly
  2. astonishingly
  3. surprisingly
  4. stunningly
  5. unexpectedly
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  • The movie never punches for laughs, and the filmmakers are amazingly assured in their subtle style and their meticulous attention to detail.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
  • And amazingly, though perhaps not surprisingly, Zverev has been able to collect those two trophies without beating either Alcaraz or Sinner all year.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of amazingly
Adverb
  • 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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  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
Definition of unexpectedly

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“Astoundingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astoundingly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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