jaw-dropping

adjective

ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-piŋ How to pronounce jaw-dropping (audio)
Definition of jaw-droppingnext
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 With some contender flexes, almighty scares and jaw-dropping upsets, 32 teams have become 16 still standing at this World Cup. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026 On the other hand, however, take a step back and the world-building is jaw-dropping; on a big screen, Rogue Trooper is almost overwhelming, and Barnard becomes an almost godlike presence by the end with his piercing white eyes (don’t worry, it’s explained). — Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026 That would be bold and brash and jaw-dropping. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 May 2026 His most impressive was the jaw-dropping, 488-foot shot into the second deck in right field off Yu Darvish in Game 1 of the 2022 National League Championship Series, which the Phillies won 2-0 en route to winning the series in five games. — ABC News, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jaw-dropping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropping
  1. amazing
  2. startling
  3. surprising
  4. stunning
  5. shocking
  6. astonishing
Adjective
  • Christina has amazing taste and loves color but also has a sense of restraint.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For all the robots’ amazing (if unsettling) feats, let’s be real—their hijinks are too funny not to watch on repeat.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • The Warren Court’s relative respect for federal laws was thus noticeable but not startling.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Most notable were the startling bear signs, alerting us to the presence of Asian black bears in the area.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of startling
Adjective
  • For something with only 256 pixels to play with, people have found a surprising number of things to put on them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Paranormal Activity understands just how much fun that can be, crafting a story so suspenseful, so surprising and so startling that the audience’s screams become a soundtrack all their own.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of surprising
Adjective
  • The Colorado Rockies overcame a nine-run deficit, matching the biggest rally in team history and stunning the Atlanta Braves 12-10 on Troy Tulowitzki’s go-ahead single in the eighth inning.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Options include a stunning floating breakfast, wine and cheese tastings, cooking masterclasses, and a romantic sunset dinner on an isolated sandbank.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of stunning
Adjective
  • In front of adoring fans in Shanghai, the UFC veteran and perennial contender in the UFC bantamweight division scored a shocking upset win over Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event on Saturday.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The August nonfarm payrolls report that releases Friday will be coming off a low set of expectations, given the shocking loss of jobs in July.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shocking
Adjective
  • The victory extended trainer Graham Motion’s astonishing summer stakes streak at Del Mar to eight wins since 2022.
    — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of astonishing

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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropping. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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