STUNNER Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

stunner

noun

ˈstə-nər

Definition of stunner

as in surprise

something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected As expected, the box-office champ was another superhero actioner, but the real stunner was the second-place finish for the low-budget comedy.

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as in queen

an attractive woman Not only is she smart, she's a real stunner.

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Recent Examples of stunner The stunner builds upon the boat builder’s existing Ultima 55 but adds a dose of Brabus’s propensity for dialing performance and looks up to 11. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 July 2026 The 24-year-old part-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, whose first full season isn’t until 2027, pulled another stunner by winning the Brickyard 400 on Sunday to claim one of NASCAR’s crown jewel races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 July 2026 All of that makes LeBron saying no to Miami a stunner, a real slap. — Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Shop top-handle styles that make any outfit look rich, including options from familiar brands like JW Pei and Steve Madden, along with a few stunners from labels worth adding to your lexicon. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stunner

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Noun

While Harry and Meghan’s decision is a surprise to many, royal historian Ed Owens said recent events created a pathway for the couple's return.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
For Lush’s head of concepts and collaborations Kalem Brinkworth, the intensity of the group’s fandom was a surprise.

— Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of surprise

Noun

Camilla’s eight-minute video is based on a conversation between the queen and Maggie’s Chief Executive Laura Lee, who said the number of men who visit the charity’s centers has risen 12% since the king announced his diagnosis.

— Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Buckingham Palace had not yet taken the step of announcing the monarch's diagnosis to the world and so the queen was forced to keep quiet.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of queen

Noun

But the market’s impressive ability to at least partially work its way around the conflict has also prevented prices from surging as astronomically high as the world’s largest-ever oil supply shock would suggest.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
One was contextual fear conditioning, in which an animal learns to associate a particular box with a mild electric shock.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026

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The action will be concentrated along one block of South J Street between Lake Avenue and First Avenue South, fronting venues including Rudy’s Pub/Bamboo Room, Propaganda and Pomona (named after the Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards).

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
It was worshipped as a goddess, believed to drive people mad, and even considered a realm for the dead.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of goddess

Noun

Taleno, who migrated with his family to Hialeah at age 3, did indeed first get to know the Colombian bombshell back in her soap opera and TV hosting days.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
In addition to the eight finalists, original cast members, bombshells and Casa Amor contestants also filmed the reunion.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of bombshell

Noun

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— Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Most beauty products carry an expiration date or a PAO (Period After Opening) symbol that tells you how long the formula is safe once opened.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of beauty

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In 2005, five years behind schedule and four years after the jolt of relegation from the Premier League, Coventry moved to a new home, initially called the Ricoh Arena.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
No direct evidence has been put forth linking Samson’s fatal flight to an electrical jolt.

— Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of jolt

Noun

Wrestler Roddy Piper went off the mat for his first major acting gig as a Los Angeles guy who picks up those shades and gets eyefuls of aliens amongst him — all of whom hold the real power in our corrupt world.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
One memorable member of the Dunder Mifflin crew tells EW that viewers *do not* need to get an eyeful of him for one specific reason.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026

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