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
After crashing the Love Island USA app to vote on which Islanders should couple up with new bombshells Sol Dean, Jen Terry, and Caleb McDaniel, viewers split Melanie Moreno, Corbin Mims, and Beatriz Hatz from their relationships, rendering them single and vulnerable inside the villa.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Several bombshells have also entered the villa to stir the pot and shake up the current couples, but just as the drama is ramping up, the show has paused.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
The former is the daughter of Jayne Mansfield, the ’50s bombshell who died in an auto accident.
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Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
15 June 2026
That’s right, almost twice as many new bombshells are brought in to each villa to test relationships and build new connections.
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Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
15 June 2026
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Several bombshells have also entered the villa to stir the pot and shake up the current couples, but just as the drama is ramping up, the show has paused.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
The former is the daughter of Jayne Mansfield, the ’50s bombshell who died in an auto accident.
—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
15 June 2026
That’s right, almost twice as many new bombshells are brought in to each villa to test relationships and build new connections.
—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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The race to replace Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, who announced her retirement earlier this month, led to a surprise entry by a candidate with a familiar name.
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July 3 could bring shocks or surprises; just beware of being too risky or impulsive.
Noun
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Cold water shock impairs breathing and can overwhelm even strong swimmers within seconds.
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Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared today a national holiday after the country’s soccer team reached the knockout phase of the World Cup with a shock 2-1 win over Germany.
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The action sequences are jerky and disjointed; Supergirl’s laser eyes constitute the only occasional, if inadequate, jolt of life.
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Dorofeyev will join fellow 25-and-under forwards Alexis Lafrenière and Gabe Perreault in a top six that suddenly has a jolt of offensive potential.
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The revelation about the IRS seizure comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over taxpayer funds used to fight the homelessness crisis.
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Trump has been fuming about its revelations, and a parlor game around who-leaked-what has been underway in DC since excerpts first appeared in the Times.
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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