astound
verb (used with object)
to overwhelm with amazement; astonish greatly; shock with wonder or surprise.
has been astounding
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present perfect progressiveof astound (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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His growth under Pep Guardiola has been astounding.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2023
The early turnout in Texas has been astounding.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2020
But the reviews were decent enough, and the box office has been astounding, breaking all sorts of records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2019
From the perspective of veteran activists, the progress has been astounding.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 17, 2019
The transformation in Kristen has been astounding, said center director Bevette Irvis.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2016
