surprising
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- surprisingly adverb
- surprisingness noun
- unsurprising adjective
Etymology
Origin of surprising
Example Sentences
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"This result may be surprising -- even unsettling -- but our study also highlights an equally important observation: even the best AI systems still fall short of the levels reached by the most creative humans."
From Science Daily
With Mexico shedding its legacy of machismo, it’s not so surprising, perhaps, that a statue of Malinche now stands in the capital.
From Los Angeles Times
Alcaraz has been especially strong on serve, surprising even himself with how clean he is on his first serve in particular.
From Barron's
Fanning — who scored her first Oscar nomination this week for a small but critical role in “Sentimental Value” — is the kind of movie star with an almost vintage appeal: versatile, surprising and compulsively watchable.
From Salon
The sweet and nutty aroma of roasted chestnuts, the surprising softness as you take your first bite.
From Salon
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