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
In fact, Harry and Meghan visited Canada House in London to thank them for their hospitality during their Vancouver Island stay on Jan. 7, just one day before their bombshell announcement.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Continue reading … -- POLITICS BIGGEST BLUNDERS – 'Blackface' bombshell and more: Trudeau's top controversies as Canada's Prime Minister.
—Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The bitcoin price had a sluggish start to the new year but the bulls have sent the bears back into hibernation, helped by wild speculation Elon Musk could be about to drop a crypto bombshell.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Eighteen months later, that interaction was depicted in a New York Times bombshell report in a far more sinister light.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Continue reading … -- POLITICS BIGGEST BLUNDERS – 'Blackface' bombshell and more: Trudeau's top controversies as Canada's Prime Minister.
—Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The bitcoin price had a sluggish start to the new year but the bulls have sent the bears back into hibernation, helped by wild speculation Elon Musk could be about to drop a crypto bombshell.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Eighteen months later, that interaction was depicted in a New York Times bombshell report in a far more sinister light.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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There are no surprises in the names behind the World No. 1.Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Shelton playfully responded that Kotb was probably just avoiding him at the time, much to her surprise.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The paper projects that this reinsurance shock could result in annual premiums going up $700 by 2053.Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In one of the biggest shocks in UFC history, Holm dominated Rousey in the opening round of their bout at the Etihad Stadium, then spectacularly knocked her out with a head kick early in the second round to capture the title and become a two-sport world champion.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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According to Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic, Denver has been putting out feelers on the trade market to acquire a jolt of scoring punch.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Raising a young daughter, I’m pushed to see situations each day through her eyes, so parenting had already primed me for experiencing a jolt in perspective.Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 12 Dec. 2024
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But this was kind of a revelation and was certainly an education for me.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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But over the next several weeks, Tomlin’s decision was vindicated and Wilson was a revelation.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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