- present participle of astonish.
astonishing
Example Sentences
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Her interest was sincere, astonishing and made for very long meetings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The high cost of the books reflects an astonishing input of labor: Monotype casters form letters, numbers and symbols from lead alloy heated to 680 degrees Fahrenheit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
From 2010 to 2025, Reno’s population grew an astonishing 26%, to more than 283,000 people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
To onlookers, it was astonishing seeing a schoolgirl in a headband outwit adults who had been competing at top-flight events since before she was born.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
I’ve encountered people I find to be shallow and hypocritical and others—teachers and military spouses and so many more—whose spirits are so deep and strong it’s astonishing.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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