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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But her surprise engagement wasn't the biggest shock.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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And the second round of the women’s tournament begins today after a first round that yielded few surprises seed-wise, although six teams — UConn, LSU, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas — scored more than 100 points for the first time in the history of the women’s NCAA tournament.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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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
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The agency cited not only enrollment declines, but the jolts of losing federal pandemic aid and rising costs, particularly for fire insurance and electric power, as factors.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even index funds and ETFs felt the jolt since Tesla is a significant component of major indices — though diversified funds softened the blow compared to holding Tesla alone.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Yeon-hui is driven by vengeance, and Min-chan uses divine revelations to justify his actions.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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That revelation could turn some scientific understandings on their head.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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