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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Why Moore decided to do so publicly, squandering the element of surprise with Riley and his defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, has yet to be explained.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
Everything must fit just so, together, and often works with an element of surprise, and hopefully a sense opening.
—Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Just like its founder, the line lends itself to an element of surprise: bright chartreuse and crimson red play into its shade range, which also includes black, rich brown, and a sandy nude.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Read the full Gemini Daily Horoscope Cancer (June 22 - July 22)
Be open to the element of surprise.
—USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
Everything must fit just so, together, and often works with an element of surprise, and hopefully a sense opening.
—Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Just like its founder, the line lends itself to an element of surprise: bright chartreuse and crimson red play into its shade range, which also includes black, rich brown, and a sandy nude.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Read the full Gemini Daily Horoscope Cancer (June 22 - July 22)
Be open to the element of surprise.
—USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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 4 Nov. 2024.
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