- present participle of astonish.
astonishing
Example Sentences
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“The growth from Micron has been astonishing over the past 12 months,” Kerwin told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026
"He touched so many, with his astonishing talent, his love for art and life, and his profound and unconventional insights. His work continues to influence our culture, far beyond the art world."
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Artificial intelligence is overhauling the workforce and automating next-generation networks, transforming the industry at an astonishing pace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
In this Money Talks: Author and financial journalist Brendan Greeley tells Elizabeth Spiers about his new book, The Almighty Dollar—and the astonishing power this currency held long before the founding of the United States.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
It was astonishing, once we’d made the swap, how well everything went.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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