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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Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Miniso aims to bring the element of surprise to each visit, according to its website, combining new arrivals with seasonal good and exclusive collaborations.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
According to the company, the promotion is designed to bring an element of surprise and fun to routine grocery shopping while spotlighting some of ALDI's most popular products.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Sports doesn’t just have the element of surprise going for it, when the next moment is the one that changes everything.
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Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Miniso aims to bring the element of surprise to each visit, according to its website, combining new arrivals with seasonal good and exclusive collaborations.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
According to the company, the promotion is designed to bring an element of surprise and fun to routine grocery shopping while spotlighting some of ALDI's most popular products.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Sports doesn’t just have the element of surprise going for it, when the next moment is the one that changes everything.
—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
13 June 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 30 Jun. 2026.
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