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surprise
noun as in something amazing; state of amazement
Strongest matches
amazement, astonishment, awe, bewilderment, consternation, curiosity, disappointment, jolt, miracle, revelation, shock, wonder
Strong matches
abruptness, attack, bombshell, disillusion, epiphany, eureka, fortune, godsend, incredulity, kick, marvel, miscalculation, phenomenon, portent, precipitance, precipitation, precipitousness, prodigy, rarity, start, stupefaction, suddenness, thunderbolt, whammy, wonderment
Weak matches
verb as in astonish; cause amazement
verb as in sneak up on; catch
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Example Sentences
Cranberries from a family farm in New Jersey, flavored with orange juice, vanilla, dry white wine and the surprising pop of mustard seeds.
To no surprise, the nation’s top investment-banking and consulting firms descend on elite schools to find the brightest minds—a pilgrimage that explains why Wall Street is packed with Ivy League alumni.
Wen, who goes by the name Pyjama Man on Instagram, considers himself a “stage invader” who has surprised major stars including Katy Perry and the Weeknd.
"It's just a good exclamation of surprise," Louis jokes.
Other Berkshire moves were more in keeping with the ethos of the organization and offered fewer surprises.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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