element of surprise

noun phrase

: the unexpected or surprising character of something

The attackers were relying on the element of surprise.

Examples of element of surprise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Manchester United were considered the frontrunners for his signature so there was an element of surprise when Spurs emerged victorious. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Add in the element of surprise while the Pisces moon activates Uranus. — Usa Today, USA Today, 31 July 2026

In addition, this operation benefited from the element of surprise, as the Russian soldiers were unprepared for a coordinated assault involving armed ground robots. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Preston says guests appreciate the element of surprise—and not having to make a single decision for four hours. — Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for element of surprise

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