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
This is an interesting backdrop for the bombshells released by Chinese AI company DeepSeek, which released its most recent R1 AI model slightly over a week ago, and Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5-Max this week.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
For the late Stella Stevens — a blonde bombshell known for decades of TV and film, and who at 83 had died just one month earlier from advanced Alzheimer’s disease — facing disrespect from the industry was always routine.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
However, few historians appear to be anticipating any narrative-shifting bombshells.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 28 Jan. 2025
And Ahn has another trick up his sleeve, a bombshell twist that slyly comes into play on the couple’s happy day.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
For the late Stella Stevens — a blonde bombshell known for decades of TV and film, and who at 83 had died just one month earlier from advanced Alzheimer’s disease — facing disrespect from the industry was always routine.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
However, few historians appear to be anticipating any narrative-shifting bombshells.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 28 Jan. 2025
And Ahn has another trick up his sleeve, a bombshell twist that slyly comes into play on the couple’s happy day.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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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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This surprise promotion to first place saw rookie Gio Ruggiero impressively claim second place in his series debut.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Deportation of these individuals or their family members would represent a significant negative shock to elderly home health care.—
Robert Krol,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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And the news of her transition certainly comes as a shock to him.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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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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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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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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