astonishing
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- astonishingly adverb
- astonishingness noun
Etymology
Origin of astonishing
Example Sentences
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"The number of times that they get these things correct is just astonishing to me."
From Barron's
But Alcaraz found the burst of energy that five years later would propel him to an astonishing French Open title.
From BBC
Djokovic has shown an astonishing ability to shut out the noise and thrives when the odds are stacked against him.
From Barron's
He had told the clean, sharp, astonishing truth.
From Literature
This was astonishing work, some of the finest in the history of codebreaking.
From Literature
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