surprising
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- surprisingly adverb
- surprisingness noun
- unsurprising adjective
Etymology
Origin of surprising
Example Sentences
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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
Data from the Subaru Telescope show a surprising mix of traits.
From Science Daily
"These are surprising, new venues, not the usual event spaces we're used to seeing," says the venue hunter who heads the Records Collection agency.
From Barron's
But the change in platform wasn’t the most surprising part of the announcement.
From Salon
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