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stunner

American  
[stuhn-er] / ˈstʌn ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that stuns.

  2. Informal. a person or thing of striking excellence, beauty, achievement, etc.

stunner British  
/ ˈstʌnə /

noun

  1. informal a person or thing of great beauty, quality, size, etc

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Etymology

Origin of stunner

First recorded in 1840–50; stun + -er 1

Example Sentences

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“This novel,” writes Sam Sacks in his review, “is a stunner.”

From The Wall Street Journal

She has become a star performer for manager Marc Skinner, scoring stunners and creating goals at big moments.

From BBC

Hayley can play both worlds really well; she can dress up really beautifully and be an absolute stunner.

From Los Angeles Times

A stunner, to say the least, and another reminder that sports aren’t just unpredictable, but ruthless.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reiner’s filmography was full of these gems, with stunners like “Stand By Me” and “The Princess Bride” that defined not just their era but people’s entire lives.

From Salon

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