element of surprise
noun phrase
: the unexpected or surprising character of something
The attackers were relying on the element of surprise.
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As Moutet showed in a remarkable match against Sebastian Ofner at last year’s French Open, this piece of tennis antagonism should be more often venerated as a smart tactic, giving the server another strategic option and the element of surprise.
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The element of surprise is, of course, absolutely crucial to this entire bit.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
The sun will harmonize with change-maker Uranus on the same day, adding an element of surprise to this lunation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
If that is what separates them, the thing Ederson and Onana have in common is the element of surprise.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The element of surprise is, of course, absolutely crucial to this entire bit.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
The sun will harmonize with change-maker Uranus on the same day, adding an element of surprise to this lunation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
If that is what separates them, the thing Ederson and Onana have in common is the element of surprise.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for element of surprise
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“Element of surprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/element%20of%20surprise. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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