stun
verb (used with object)
to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc..
is stunning
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present progressiveof stun (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The veteran English actor is stunning audiences with her unforgettable Circe in Christopher Nolan’s epic, a showcase for her fearlessness and range.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Mexico City, for example, is stunning in terms of what the bookings look like.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Nocellara is stunning in a citrus olive-oil cake, especially for Chanukah or any winter citrus moment; Hojiblanca brings a peppery lift to big crunchy salads with just a squeeze of lemon.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
"It's so touching and the award is stunning," said Liu.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2025
Judith really is stunning, with her pale parchment skin, molasses-colored hair, and a gaze that could cut glass.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
