as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the underdog's victory was a jaw-dropper in boxing circles
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Noting that there are a lot of twists and turns in this film, Emerson suggests that audience members might think the final surprise is who is elected to be the next pope.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025 -
This shouldn't come as that much of a surprise; Meta has been open about its plans to use data collected from its Quest VR headsets to improve its products.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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Dreamy forests and bright angels curdle and mutate into digital grotesquerie, a Spam Folder of faceless creatures and shock shlock.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2025
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Hamilton, 40, got his first chance to drive Ferrari’s new car for the 2025 season in a short shakedown test at its private test track in Italy on Wednesday following his shock winter move.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Challengers was originally set to premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, which would have given the film a jolt of Euro flair that often scans as classy and prestige-y.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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Illustrated by Wenjing Yang. Cancer Sun & Rising: Cancer, the month of February begins with a fiery jolt from Venus in Aries on February 4, igniting your career sector.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bonus: The scenic drive through Grafton Notch is a stunner.—
Miles Howard,
AFAR Media,
6 Feb. 2025
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Having this stunner portioned out and ready to grab and go will make weekdays easier.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appétit,
28 Jan. 2025
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Pattinson is a revelation here, taking on both Mickeys, giving them distinct personalities and conflict, deadpan and dead, a hilarious performance that takes on new dimension as the story progresses.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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Only in Rose’s case does the revelation wield some dramatic heft.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Everyone should read Phil Klein’s excellent post on President Trump’s Gaza bombshell.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
8 Feb. 2025
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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
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