bombshell

noun

bomb·shell | \ ˈbäm-ˌshel

Definition of bombshell

1 : bomb sense 1a

2a : one that is stunning, amazing, or devastating The book was a political bombshell.

b : a person who is the cause and object of sensational and usually widespread attention, excitement, or attraction a blonde bombshell [=a glamorously attractive blonde woman]

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Examples of bombshell in a Sentence

discovering that I had a long-lost sister was an absolute bombshell

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The interview gave some fun insider insights about the beloved show, but the biggest bombshell came from Mitchell Whitfield, who played Rachel's orthodontist ex Barry Farber. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "This 'Friends' Guest Star Almost Played Ross Geller," 7 Feb. 2019 Shayk, who is celebrating her 33rd birthday today, went full bombshell mode in a body-hugging gold sleeveless dress with a thigh-high leg slit. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk Make a Rare Red Carpet Appearance for the 2019 Golden Globes," 7 Jan. 2019 The redhead bombshell is the perfect Ariel, but insists this is her first time dressing up as the iconic character. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Watch Patrick Starrr Transform 'Riverdale's' Madelaine Petsch into Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid'," 13 Apr. 2018 And bombshell brunette waves, winged liner, and a pink lip took Ashley Graham's subtle sliver of skin to new levels of pretty. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "Kendall Jenner, Cardi B, and More Show Why Crop-Top Abs—and Confidence— are a Perfect Match," 16 Mar. 2018 In that bombshell interview, Armstrong confessed that his seven Tour de France titles came with the help of performance-enhancing drugs. — Editors, USA TODAY, "5 things you need to know Wednesday," 17 Jan. 2018 The second of Farrow’s bombshells was published on Sunday, hours before Moonves stepped down. — Brian Flood, Fox News, "Disgraced CBS boss Les Moonves staying on as adviser, network paying millions to #MeToo charities," 10 Sep. 2018 From a Brazilian bombshell to an indie vampire queen, here are 11 Vogue editor–approved choices that guarantee a knockout year. 1. — Vogue, "Who's the Best Beauty Muse for 2019? 11 Celebrity Icons for a Knockout Year Ahead," 5 Jan. 2019 That’s when Ed dropped the major bombshell about working with BTS. — Kara Nesvig, Teen Vogue, "BTS Might Release a Song Written by Ed Sheeran," 21 Nov. 2018

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