surprising
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- surprisingly adverb
- surprisingness noun
- unsurprising adjective
Etymology
Origin of surprising
Example Sentences
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Their latest results reveal something even more surprising.
From Science Daily
One of the most surprising findings came from the star's chemical composition.
From Science Daily
And on Tuesday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that real gross domestic product had shot up by a surprising 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter of 2025 ended Sept. 30.
From Los Angeles Times
It may be surprising that companies that are the subject of conflicting news would underperform, even when the balance of the news is positive.
From MarketWatch
Preserving NAD+ balance protected mice from developing Alzheimer's, but even more surprising was what happened when treatment began after the disease was already advanced.
From Science Daily
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