as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the jaw-dropping prices for high-end modern art at the auction houses this season
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Recent Examples of jaw-dropping
Sitting in her car, a slimmer Lizzo shared jaw-dropping snaps rocking a sheer white crop top paired with a denim-and-sheer skirt ensemble.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Pairs' Free Skate: Don't miss the jaw-dropping throws, death spirals, and synchronized beauty of the pairs event as teams push the boundaries of their craft.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Those internet showreels of Dowman are jaw-dropping at times, especially given the age disparity, and give you an insight into what all the fuss is about.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The 44-year-old bared her toned legs and several jaw-dropping looks from her Jessica Simpson fashion collection for Walmart.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Pairs' Free Skate: Don't miss the jaw-dropping throws, death spirals, and synchronized beauty of the pairs event as teams push the boundaries of their craft.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Those internet showreels of Dowman are jaw-dropping at times, especially given the age disparity, and give you an insight into what all the fuss is about.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The 44-year-old bared her toned legs and several jaw-dropping looks from her Jessica Simpson fashion collection for Walmart.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropping
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The Foggy scene also came alongside an amazing fight between Daredevil and Bullseye that was one of the series’ best.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Learn about some of the native plants and animals that make Volusia County such an amazing place.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Rubin: There was a surprising lack of campiness to this whole thing.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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This ability was not entirely surprising, given Flack’s musical background.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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Joel Embiid continues to be out, Paul George has been a startling disappointment, and a remarkable 17 different players have been in the starting lineup through 57 games.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The startling manner of the White House announcement distracts from this long history.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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March has finally arrived, bringing with it a suite of stunning new tracks from some of the biggest stars in music — but which ones are your favorites this week?—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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Mazatlán is part of the Mexican Riviera, with stunning beaches, booming tourism, and rich cultural heritage.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The shocking move by Topuria left the door open for Volkanovski to return to featherweight for an immediate title fight against Lopes.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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This gripping series takes viewers into insidious modern-day cults through the unique lens of members who endured unspeakable trauma and the shocking investigations into these oppressive groups.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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TikTok, despite facing regulatory scrutiny and bans in some countries, continues to grow at an astonishing pace, with over a billion active users worldwide.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the design and insect environment is mainly a framework for astonishing circus acts.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropping. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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