stunningly

adverb

Definition of stunninglynext
as in amazingly

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Recent Examples of stunningly 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 And this must have been one of the most stunningly beautiful places in all of the world. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 As artistic director of Emilio Pucci since 2021, Miceli has infused the brand with the same happy spirit as evidenced by the singular shows staged over the years in stunningly beautiful locations from Capri to Portofino. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, a major reboot out of Canton as Hall of Fame reduces its voting body from 50 to 25 in wake of last year’s embarrassment when all-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick stunningly did not get in on first ballot. — Greg Cote september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 Saturday’s flyover in Cape Town punctuates a summer of aircraft flying stunningly close to the ground. — Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 For The Times) Point Reyes National Seashore is a stunningly beautiful 110-square-mile expanse about an hour north of San Francisco. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Its stunningly bright display cuts through direct sunlight with ease, its cameras deliver sharper, more vibrant shots than ever, and a fresh suite of AI capabilities—like Proactive Assistance—makes everyday tasks feel effortlessly futuristic. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunningly
  1. amazingly
  2. astonishingly
  3. surprisingly
  4. astoundingly
  5. unexpectedly
Adverb
  • Reid, amazingly, has the most wins of any coach at Allegiant with seven.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
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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“Stunningly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunningly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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