surprise
Example Sentences
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Knowing which is which can save you a surprising amount of December stress.
From Salon
One surprising response wasn’t a complaint at all, but a compliment to L.A. drivers.
From Los Angeles Times
With one of the best midseason reveals in TV history, “Midnight Mass” has plenty of jump scares while exploring, with surprising delicacy, the need for, and perils of, religious faith.
From Los Angeles Times
Campbell was pleased they selected a show from the Disney library, but wasn’t all that surprised based on the advertising demand he’s seeing for the company’s vintage shows.
From Los Angeles Times
So it’s no surprise rebels were everywhere on our movie screens in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.