astounding

[uh-stoun-ding] / əˈstaʊn dɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

amazing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astonishing breathtaking eye-popping mind-boggling overwhelming shocking startling surprising wondrous

STRONG

confounding stupefying

WEAK

mind-blowing

Example Sentences

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OCI has an astounding $553 billion backlog as of three months ago, over half of which is a single multiyear contract with OpenAI.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

So far, 2026 has been a year of astounding gains for many stocks of semiconductor manufacturers.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

For Becerra, the strong poll results indicate an astounding turnaround for a campaign that appeared all but dead just weeks ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"I spent last night reading it. I didn't get much sleep because of the content within it. It is absolutely astounding," he told Good Morning Ulster.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Off the field he was quiet, serene, and smart as a whip, his passivity neatly hiding an astounding determination to succeed.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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