as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
discovering that I had a long-lost sister was an absolute bombshell
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Recent Examples of bombshell
And obviously, her lob is giving classic movie-star bombshell with its super deep side part and sculpted, soft waves.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
Save for an anticipated activist like Jane Fonda, who gave a rousing speech this past weekend at the SAG Awards, a major political bombshell would be somewhat of a surprise on Hollywood’s biggest night.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
They were definitely went up in the air when Olivia Hawke dropped a damning bombshell.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2025
Unlike her Oprah interview, Harry & Meghan, or Spare, in With Love, Meghan, there are no bombshell reveals or accusations.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
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Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
Save for an anticipated activist like Jane Fonda, who gave a rousing speech this past weekend at the SAG Awards, a major political bombshell would be somewhat of a surprise on Hollywood’s biggest night.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
They were definitely went up in the air when Olivia Hawke dropped a damning bombshell.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2025
Unlike her Oprah interview, Harry & Meghan, or Spare, in With Love, Meghan, there are no bombshell reveals or accusations.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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There will be no surprises entering the 2025 season.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Through their discussion, Kantrowitz was proven right as the room filled with collective gasps of surprise and groans of frustration.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ukraine launched its shock incursion into Kursk in August, swiftly capturing territory in what was the first ground invasion of Russia by a foreign power since World War II.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, as the camera pans around to take in all of the other Yellowjackets’ reactions, there’s a wide variety of emotions: Shauna is in shock.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The new electrically released adhesive makes removing the battery easier because it can be done with a jolt of electricity rather than fumbling with sticky strips, which can snap before the battery is released.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Thursday's midday jolt came when Trump put firm dates on more tariffs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The revelation actually turned out to be good news, though.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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But three years on, the UK TV industry has been rocked by the revelation that a number of high-profile projects for pubcasters are effectively stuck in limbo as big American players pull out of the co-pro market, with a number of these projects understood to be book adaptations.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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