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
As written, Inga didn’t call for much more than a blonde bombshell, funny-optional.
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024
Clinton's campaign manager appeared on Meet the Press just a few days later, confident that this bombshell would not cost them at the ballot box.
—NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
The bitcoin price has soared back toward its all-time high of just over $70,000 per bitcoin, boosted by former U.S. president Donald Trump's crypto bombshell.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Lake hyped the release of the file as a looming bombshell, even though Kate Gallego had long ago endorsed him for the Senate.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024
Clinton's campaign manager appeared on Meet the Press just a few days later, confident that this bombshell would not cost them at the ballot box.
—NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
The bitcoin price has soared back toward its all-time high of just over $70,000 per bitcoin, boosted by former U.S. president Donald Trump's crypto bombshell.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Lake hyped the release of the file as a looming bombshell, even though Kate Gallego had long ago endorsed him for the Senate.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
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The audience got its first surprise of the night when her fiancé George Daniel appeared on screen, bashfully doing the moves he’s previously refused to on social media.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Watch the video below to see a sister-in-law get the Thanksgiving surprise of a lifetime Humankind is your go-to spot for good news!Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Each insole features a shock absorbing cork material, a deep heel cup to stabilize your foot, a natural foam for cushioning and custom arch support.Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Season Two finale left fans in a whirlwind of shock as the adult version of Natalie (played by Juliette Lewis) died from a phenobarbital injection.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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And when the veteran Rams receiver returned to the lineup Thursday night after a four-game absence, the recently moribund offense anticipated a welcome jolt.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Such a jolt could knock a person off their feet or cause fatal disruption to their heart rhythm.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Attending the new pope is a revelation that really could throw the church into open schism.Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Running back Josh Jacobs has been a revelation, scoring seven touchdowns to go with 944 yars rushing.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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