stunner

[ stuhn-er ]

noun

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

stunner

/ ˈstʌnə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stunner¹

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

Example Sentences

It was then a case of Gunners dominance as they looked for a third and a two-goal cushion, and it eventually came in the 85th minute through an Henry stunner.

From BBC

The Broncos pulled off a stunner at Tampa Bay and would be hard-pressed to do that two weeks in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

Set in 1954, “Hall of Mirrors” is a stunner and something rare for a historical mystery.

From Los Angeles Times

That was the case for the second round in 2022, when Dallas pulled a Game 7 stunner by blowing out Phoenix.

From Seattle Times

Which is just one reason why his latest stunner is so striking: “Evil Does Not Exist” is a tale about, and very much placed in, nature.

From Los Angeles Times

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