startling

Example Sentences

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Sunday’s performance of “Falstaff” was followed by a talk between Conlon and British actor, writer and startling wit, Stephen Fry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

A convoy of white and black turbaned mullahs in camouflage, guns strapped across their chests, growls past in a parade of motorcycles - another startling moment of this night.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

His ascent, they said, tells the story of a startling transformation of the U.S. counterterrorism agenda in Trump’s second term.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

The jarring sound ended up startling visitors out of the experience, rather than drawing them in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He took off his cap and I noticed again that startling orange-red hair.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom