- present participle of astonish.
astonishing
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Visitors to Los Angeles are frequently struck by the staggering levels of homelessness in a city that also has pockets of astonishing wealth.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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
The project appeared headed for disaster as it opened in 2023, having run an astonishing $1 billion over budget.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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
Shelves rose forty feet under an astonishing painted ceiling, and the spines of books glowed in jewel-toned leather, their gold leaf shining in the glavelight like animal eyes.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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