Synonyms for surprising
sərˈpraɪ zɪŋ, sə-sur·pris·ing

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1. surprisingadjective

   Synonyms:
   unexpected, astonishing

2. surprisingadjective

   That is or are a surprise.

   A surprising number of people attended the rally.

   Synonyms:
   unexpected, astonishing

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1. surprisingadjective

   causing surprise or wonder or amazement

   "the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data"; "leaped up with surprising agility"; "she earned a surprising amount of money"

   Antonyms:
   unsurprising

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1. surprisingadjective

   Synonyms:
   astonishing, amazing, astounding, marvelous

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1. List of paraphrases for "surprising":

   astonishing, amazing, surprised, striking, startling, astounding, stunning, strange, staggering, unexpected, odd, remarkable, puzzling, sudden, surprise, shocking

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1. William Dahut:

   I think it's very important that folks realize that heavy alcohol use can significantly increase the risk of cancer, unfortunately, although this is not a new finding, this information would be very surprising to many. It is imperative that physicians inform patients of this risk and provide whatever tools are necessary to help patients modify this behavior.

2. Elaine Kamarck:

   It is kind of inconsistent on their part. On the other hand, presidents have always been given much, much greater leeway to use their power in international economics and in defense and security issues, it's not surprising that the issues break like this.

3. George Trejo:

   It is unfortunate the PPD has endorsed a policy that permits their officers to gun down unarmed individuals instead of subduing them with non lethal force, unfortunately given the atmosphere within the police force, it isn't surprising.

4. Mark Paoletta:

   The most surprising thing [to] most readers, I think people who are unfamiliar with Justice Thomas, is what a warm and joyful person he is and how he is so loyal to the people who helped him and how helpful he is to other people.

5. Jennifer Love Hewitt:

   We had always been open to a third, but definitely didn't think in the crazy year that the entire world was having that it would necessarily be this moment, i feel like we've been able to so far raise two really special kids who will be great role models. This has been such a pleasant, beautiful, surprising gift in this time to be able to get to do all that again with another little human.