surprisingly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Claudia Sahm, chief economist at investment firm New Century Advisors, told AFP the economy had been surprisingly robust, but it was too early to predict the full effects of the Iran war.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Although the results suggest diet may influence biological aging surprisingly quickly, researchers caution that it is still unknown whether these improvements last long term or lead to sustained reductions in biological age.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

After a surprisingly quick negotiation with the film and TV studios, the members of the Writers Guild of America have officially ratified a new four-year contract.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

There are surprisingly few contraindications to oral estradiol, and women can talk to their doctors to see if this is an option.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

It was of Vivien Leigh and, surprisingly, a much younger Julian.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt