stunner
noun
stun·ner ˈstə-nər 
: one that stuns or is stunning
Synonyms
- babe [slang]
- beauty
- beauty queen
- cookie
- cooky
- cutie
- cutey
- dolly bird [British]
- enchantress
- eyeful
- fox
- goddess
- honey
- knockout
- queen
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Example Sentences
His wife is a real stunner. The jury's decision was a stunner.
Recent Examples on the Web This stunningly colorful salad is filled with a bounty of fruit and is sure to be a stunner of a cold side dish for a potluck. 
Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 July's jobs report was a stunner, in more ways than one. Ken Sweet, ajc, 5 Aug. 2022 His move from Butler to the Celtics was a stunner, as was his move from coaching to president of basketball operations. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 15 June 2022 However, rather than create a custom band for his bride, as is royal tradition, Diana chose stunner from the jeweler Garrard's catalog. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 But the most traditional causa shines as a hot-weather centerpiece or potluck stunner. Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 In marquee, a massive neon stunner that eventually ended up at what is now the Marketplace at the Grove Shopping Center after the 35-year-old drive-in was demolished in 1983. San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 Amid designs that embrace asymmetry and exceptional stones, the stunner of the collection is Akh-Ba-Ka necklace, a design that puts one in mind of a phoenix rising and also boasts a terrific backstory. Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 13 July 2022 As a moody exploration of a complex but very real rejection of domesticity, however, Huesera is absolutely worth watching and a stunner of an outing. Jeff Ewing, Forbes, 10 June 2022 See More
Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 July's jobs report was a stunner, in more ways than one. Ken Sweet, ajc, 5 Aug. 2022 His move from Butler to the Celtics was a stunner, as was his move from coaching to president of basketball operations. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 15 June 2022 However, rather than create a custom band for his bride, as is royal tradition, Diana chose stunner from the jeweler Garrard's catalog. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 But the most traditional causa shines as a hot-weather centerpiece or potluck stunner. Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 In marquee, a massive neon stunner that eventually ended up at what is now the Marketplace at the Grove Shopping Center after the 35-year-old drive-in was demolished in 1983. San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 Amid designs that embrace asymmetry and exceptional stones, the stunner of the collection is Akh-Ba-Ka necklace, a design that puts one in mind of a phoenix rising and also boasts a terrific backstory. Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 13 July 2022 As a moody exploration of a complex but very real rejection of domesticity, however, Huesera is absolutely worth watching and a stunner of an outing. Jeff Ewing, Forbes, 10 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1829, in the meaning defined above
stunner
noun
1
as in queen
a lovely woman not only is she smart, she's a real stunner Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- queen
- beauty
- goddess
- eyeful
- cutie
- cookie
- cooky
- babe
- cutey
- fox
- pretty
- charmer
- honey
- knockout
- belle
- enchantress
- beauty queen
- peach
- hottie
- dolly bird
- doll
- temptress
- looker
- dreamboat
- siren
- pinup girl
- cutie-pie
- vamp
- coquette
- cover girl
- bathing beauty
- dish
- houri
- femme fatale
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bag
- frump
- witch
- hag
- crone
2
as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected as expected, the box-office champ was another superhero actioner, but the real stunner was the second-place finish for the low-budget comedy Synonyms & Similar Words
- surprise
- shock
- bombshell
- jolt
- jaw-dropper
- revelation
- shocker
- bolt out of the blue
- surprize
- jar
- kicker
- bolt from the blue
- marvel
- thunderclap
- wonder
- amazement
- eye-opener
- twist
- fillip
- wrinkle
- kick