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Synonyms

eye-opening

American  
[ahy-oh-puh-ning] / ˈaɪˌoʊ pə nɪŋ /

adjective

  1. serving as an eyeopener; enlightening.

    an eye-opening investigation of government corruption.


Example Sentences

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The numbers from this year alone are eye-opening.

From Barron's

The vibrant and offbeat expression on display in the city was eye-opening.

From The Wall Street Journal

When that happens in “Paranormal Activity,” the fear is eye-opening.

From Los Angeles Times

The documentary meets Burns’ consistent standard of eye-opening storytelling, steadily marching through territory in American history that few, aside from academics and other experts, have traveled.

From Salon

All that means is the documentary meets Burns’ consistent standard of eye-opening storytelling, steadily marching through territory in American history that few, aside from academics and other experts, have traveled.

From Salon