How to Use element of surprise in a Sentence

element of surprise

noun phrase

• Many in the unit felt the element of surprise had been lost.
  — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
• After all, part of the charm is the element of surprise.
  — Cathy Free, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024
• The element of surprise ranks as one of the many reasons to catch the British pioneer on a rare tour.
  — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2024
• Uno Attack uses the element of surprise to kick the fun up a notch or two.
  — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
• To heighten the element of surprise, Elfman made sure none of the 15 video artists saw what the others were working on.
  — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2023
• The element of surprise meant that fatalities were far greater than might have been the case.
  — WIRED, 30 Mar. 2023
• In addition to the all-white dress code, one of the dinner’s other draws is an element of surprise.
  — Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2023
• But there's one more thing to consider: the element of surprise.
  — WIRED, 16 June 2023
• One of the most striking features of the dress was its V open back, adding an element of surprise to the otherwise classic front.
  — Ty Gaskins, WWD, 12 July 2024
• Stepping into each stage of her life has come with an element of surprise.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
• To add an element of surprise, Schalkx and his wife make sure to sneak in one or two things Ollie has never played with before.
  — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2023
• Brinkley shared that stepping into each new stage of her life has come with an element of surprise.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
• Sign up But what really makes this funny is the element of surprise.
  — Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 24 Apr. 2023
• The heart-racing element of surprise is kept as the audience doesn't get to see the creature that has caused the world's population to plummet in the films.
  — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 17 July 2023
• The element of surprise attached to the program has proved popular.
  — Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2023
• Even though the colors aren't bold or bright, the textured details bring an element of surprise into any neutral space.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
• Still, while the element of surprise may be dashed, one thing is still left uncertain: Swift’s birthday outfit.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2023
• When Jackson is running the offense, the element of surprise with him as the signal caller should become a big advantage for the Ravens.
  — Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2023
• Don’t confide in others when using the element of surprise.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
• That same element of surprise will be on full display throughout the performance.
  — Shanae Hardy, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2023
• If they are fulfilled to the letter, there's no element of surprise; the event feels anticlimactic.
  — Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 1 July 2024
• Need-to-Knowles Basis A pioneer of the last-minute album drop, Beyoncé knew how to harness the element of surprise.
  — Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2024
• Most of all, Shazly’s plan depended on the element of surprise.
  — Uri Kaufman, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2023
• Her involvement was kept a secret, adding an element of surprise for the audience.
  — Gayle King, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2024
• The Ukrainian government has been mostly silent about its opening moves, citing the need to maintain an element of surprise.
  — Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 10 June 2023
• The spice-and-nut mix dukkah—normally something savory—brings an element of surprise to this delicious dessert and other sweet treats.
  — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2023
• This category is for he who will appreciate a wild card gift and savor the element of surprise.
  — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
• This category is for he who will appreciate a wild card gift and savor the element of surprise.
  — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2023
• Plus, the three law enforcement officers wanted to protect the element of surprise.
  — Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 25 July 2024
• The element of surprise marked the fall/winter collections, and the fall 2024 shoe trends that have begun to trickle into stores present wearers with options for the season that have a refreshed attitude.
  — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 17 Nov 2024