element of surprise
noun phrase
: the unexpected or surprising character of something
The attackers were relying on the element of surprise.
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Barabash says a simple, private message removes the element of surprise, which is often where reactions come from.
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Adding an element of surprise proved to be an effective strategy.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Incorporating a second color for a checkerboard look is another way to add an element of surprise, says Bloch-Neal.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026
As with Normandy, the element of surprise would be central.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Adding an element of surprise proved to be an effective strategy.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Incorporating a second color for a checkerboard look is another way to add an element of surprise, says Bloch-Neal.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026
As with Normandy, the element of surprise would be central.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for element of surprise
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“Element of surprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/element%20of%20surprise. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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