stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning

Examples of stunner in a Sentence

His wife is a real stunner. The jury's decision was a stunner.
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Bonus points: the bottle and gift box are absolute stunners, dressed in floral artwork that looks as good as the drink tastes. Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 That’s not a stunner, given that the new eatery is a hop, skip and a jump across Santa Clara Street from San Jose’s tower of political power. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025 Eagle River to Anchorage (via Glenn Highway), Alaska Eagle River to Anchorage (via Glenn Highway), Alaska Tucked between mountains and the Cook Inlet, this one’s a stunner. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025 There are also one-of-a-kind stunners like a Hemmerle necklace set in an 18-karat yellow articulate chain with a sapphire heart pendant surrounded by diamonds. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stunner

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stunner was in 1829

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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunner. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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stunner

noun
stun·​ner ˈstən-ər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning
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