- present participle of astonish.
astonishing
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Filmed in Agfacolor, a European alternative to Technicolor, it looked astonishing, its palette subtle but lustrous.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
In this Money Talks: Author and financial journalist Brendan Greeley tells Elizabeth Spiers about his new book, The Almighty Dollar—and the astonishing power this currency held long before the founding of the United States.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
At the start of the 20th century, Southern California was home to an astonishing number of military academies designed to turn boys into officers and gentlemen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
In a country whose national idea has been shaped around the concept of Russia as a nation of victors and victories, it was astonishing to see such an article in print.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The animals open their mouths and utter joyful, astonishing words.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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