- present participle of stun.
stunning
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Stunning biologists, a lone coyote swims to Alcatraz.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Stunning visuals are accompanied by a blend of original music and ambient soundscapes composed by Aitken himself, Beck, Philip Glass, Steve Reich and Meredith Monk.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024
Stunning displays of the Northern lights have been seen right across the UK, coinciding for the second night in a row with the Perseid meteor shower.
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2024
Stunning allegations against Vince McMahon have rocked the wrestling world.
From Slate • Feb. 9, 2024
He shot a Stunning Spell at Crabbe, who lurched out of the way, knocking Malfoy’s wand out of his hand; it rolled out of sight beneath a mountain of broken furniture and boxes.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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