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
Much like the bombshells who came before her—Mae West, Jayne Mansfield, even Ms. Piggy—Carpenter dials up the va-va-voom factor but never takes herself too seriously, and has a knack for referencing the past with her own special spin.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 June 2025
This time, the Islanders have to couple up with the Casa bombshells, which is new.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 25 June 2025
Charlotte woman is a ‘Love Island’ bombshell But the real twist?
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
The final round consisted of each team putting together a puzzle of their prospective bombshell — the girls completed theirs first.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 June 2025
This time, the Islanders have to couple up with the Casa bombshells, which is new.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 25 June 2025
Charlotte woman is a ‘Love Island’ bombshell But the real twist?
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
The final round consisted of each team putting together a puzzle of their prospective bombshell — the girls completed theirs first.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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However, when Dawkins walked into the Longhorns’ gym at 7:15 a.m., well in advance of the team’s early morning practice time, Johnson caught Dawkins by surprise.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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News accounts indicated that campers at Camp Mystic — where 27 campers and counselors were killed by floodwaters — were caught by such surprise that the girls needing rescue, some as young as 7 and 8, were found in their pajamas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Clark’s ranking was a shock to many across the social media landscape.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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But when faced with financial shocks or broader economic uncertainty, many businesses reduce their credit card payments by an average of 3.2%.—
Juliana Berger,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Supply and demand jolts amid the COVID-19 pandemic have also shaken markets.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Meanwhile, rising authoritarianism, shifting national alliances and economic jolts unsettled the world.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
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The department’s disclosure that Epstein took his own life is hardly a revelation even though conspiracy theorists have continued to challenge that conclusion.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The skinny fry has the potential to be a spud revelation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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