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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There can also be some element of surprise in what most galvanizes a crowd. Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025 Clubs have benefitted from an element of surprise, too. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025 The element of surprise seemed, at that time, precious. Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 Slowly but surely, more Charlotteans are opening up to the element of surprise and putting their faith in chefs for a full dinner service. Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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