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
The news was a big turn in the wake of a bombshell dropped by U.S. coach Mike Sullivan on Tuesday.
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Casey came in as a bombshell on Day 16 of the show.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2025
The villa will close its doors to new bombshells on Monday, February 17.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Bex didn’t seem to do much with that bombshell this week.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Feb. 2025
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Casey came in as a bombshell on Day 16 of the show.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2025
The villa will close its doors to new bombshells on Monday, February 17.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Guest List: Find Out Which OG Not Ready for Primetime Players Are Set to Appear in Anniversary Special
Bex didn’t seem to do much with that bombshell this week.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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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
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The couple kept their second pregnancy under wraps, making Thunder and Saint's debuts a surprise.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As trade tensions increase and global supply chains realign, having investment exposure across multiple economic regions reduces portfolio vulnerability to isolated shocks.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Companies would either try absorbing the expense, which means a drop in revenue, or pass it on to consumers, possibly triggering an upward shock in prices.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 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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The revelation was contained in a letter Reps. Dan Goldman (D-Brooklyn, Manhattan), Paul Tonko (D-Albany) and Timothy Kennedy (D-Buffalo) sent Monday to Scott Turner, Trump’s new housing and urban development secretary.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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