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adjective

ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ How to pronounce astounding (audio)
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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years

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as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment experiencing the astounding sight of the aurora borealis for the first time

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astounding

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verb

present participle of astound
as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday

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Recent Examples of astounding
Adjective
An astounding one-third to one-quarter of all fuel sold in Mexico may be illicit. — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 All three musicians played virtuosically, and all three wielded their astounding dexterity to drag against the grain of pop appeal. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 That’s the closest most of us will ever come to observing the astounding sights Edie Widder has witnessed for decades. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026 The show scored an astounding 19 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Supporting Actress for Dickey and Outstanding Writing and Comedy Series for Dippold. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for astounding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounding
  1. amazing
  2. astonishing
  3. stunning
  4. surprising
  5. wonderful
  6. shocking
  7. startling
  8. miraculous
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  • The bride adds that working with all the amazing local vendors was truly a highlight.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Her energy, dedication, spirit and connection with the kids are amazing.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • Scheffler ended nearly seven months without winning, a season that has been marked by astonishing consistency but only one trophy to show for it from his season opener at The American Express in the California desert.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That comparison makes all the more astonishing what Rosenwald was able to accomplish with his paltry few billion.
    — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of astonishing
Verb
  • Margaret deploys this power to find Daniel and to free him from Noah and the WARDEX minions—essentially, by stunning them emotionally.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Definition of stunning
Adjective
  • Schrader credits their return to the Fox River – and a surprising choice by a pair of falcons to nest outside Aurora City Hall in early April that enamored the town – to a long history of river cleanup efforts.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The event also sparks discussion about potential upsets, given recent surprising results in the sport.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of surprising
Adjective
  • Such a contrast to the wonderful Bootham Crescent, York’s home until 2020 and within stumbling distance of not only the famous Minster but all the city’s many other attractions.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Stepping into the shoes of Steve McQueen is no easy feat, but Brosnan does so with style as Thomas Crown, a billionaire art thief who falls for the insurance investigator chasing him, played by the wonderful Rene Russo.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Verb
  • Prune only about a third at a time to avoid shocking the plant; stagger cuts over time.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Washington Post revealed the ruse in a story on Monday night, shocking the reporters who were aboard the July 8 flight.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of shocking
Adjective
  • Residents of a Newark, New Jersey, apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In New York and elsewhere, socialists have also performed well, startling establishment figures who favor more traditional positions on capitalist economic policies, among other issues.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of startling
Adjective
  • For buildings like Mount Gilead to be built and continue to prosper for over 100 years is a miraculous feat, Thompson said.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
  • However, given the legal limitations, studies like the Stanford one are observational and limited to small groups, and the science behind ibogaine’s supposedly miraculous workings remains thin.
    — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
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