- present participle of surprise.
surprising
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But a surprising winner has emerged amid the drive for AI efficiency: studios that specialize in the laborious work of handcrafting ads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
“A surprising number of people on X think we should take AI rights seriously.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
A surprising winner has emerged amid the ad industry’s AI-fueled drive for efficiency: almost ostentatiously handcrafted creative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
It isn’t surprising that the first notable leader to make the leap in modern memory came from Cuba, an island you can reach from Florida with a suitably kitted-out lawn chair.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Because her arms were strong, she crawled quickly and with surprising grace.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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