bombshell
noun
bomb·shell
ˈbäm-ˌshel 
1
2
a
: one that is stunning, amazing, or devastating
The book was a political bombshell.
b
: a person who is the cause and object of sensational and usually widespread attention, excitement, or attraction
a blonde bombshell [=a glamorously attractive blonde woman]
Examples of bombshell in a Sentence
discovering that I had a long-lost sister was an absolute bombshell
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Everyone should read Phil Klein’s excellent post on President Trump’s Gaza bombshell.
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Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 8 Feb. 2025
The nine-hour, bombshell documentary was in development at Netflix for five years before the streamer reportedly pulled the plug in a deal with the superstar's estate.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Gellar in the works Justin Baldoni releases Blake Lively texts: five biggest bombshells
Newsweek has contacted Jacket_Jacket_fruit for comment via Reddit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The global superstar, 55, was on a fashion hot streak this Grammys weekend, showing out in a total of three bombshell looks that ranged from abs-baring to bundled up.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 8 Feb. 2025
The nine-hour, bombshell documentary was in development at Netflix for five years before the streamer reportedly pulled the plug in a deal with the superstar's estate.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Gellar in the works Justin Baldoni releases Blake Lively texts: five biggest bombshells
Newsweek has contacted Jacket_Jacket_fruit for comment via Reddit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The global superstar, 55, was on a fashion hot streak this Grammys weekend, showing out in a total of three bombshell looks that ranged from abs-baring to bundled up.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bombshell. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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bombshell
noun
bomb·shell
-ˌshel
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: a great surprise
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