1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly
adverb
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Researchers have made a stunning discovery.
Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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However, even modest equipment can produce stunning results under dark skies — and for those in urban areas, smart telescopes work wonders with nebulas.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Numarine debuted its new line with two stunning superyachts known as the 38XPC and 39MXPC.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
On April 16, the TV Academy in North Hollywood was packed to the gills for a screening of the season two finale — which looked particularly stunning on a big screen — followed by an impressive Q&A and reception with Thornton, Larter, Elliott, Moore, Randolph, Lofland and Chávez.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Video posted to Instagram captured the stunning scene.
—Joe Bruno, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Numarine debuted its new line with two stunning superyachts known as the 38XPC and 39MXPC.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
On April 16, the TV Academy in North Hollywood was packed to the gills for a screening of the season two finale — which looked particularly stunning on a big screen — followed by an impressive Q&A and reception with Thornton, Larter, Elliott, Moore, Randolph, Lofland and Chávez.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Video posted to Instagram captured the stunning scene.
—Joe Bruno, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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