as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
discovering that I had a long-lost sister was an absolute bombshell
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Recent Examples of bombshell
Since Sunday night, Hollywood has been trying to make heads or tails of President Trump’s bombshell proposal to levy 100% tariffs on films made outside of the U.S.
Ostensibly, the Trump tariff plan is part of an effort to bring Hollywood productions back home, after decades of runaway production.
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
But the seismic impact of Leslie's bombshell instantaneously turned all that to dust.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
The public outing comes three days after Prince Harry’s bombshell interview with the BBC following his appeal loss over U.K. police protection.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
Rachel has a new co-star May 1, 2025: A new bombshell has entered the untitled Rachel Sennott project.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
But the seismic impact of Leslie's bombshell instantaneously turned all that to dust.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
The public outing comes three days after Prince Harry’s bombshell interview with the BBC following his appeal loss over U.K. police protection.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
Rachel has a new co-star May 1, 2025: A new bombshell has entered the untitled Rachel Sennott project.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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The brief declaration about Kidman comes as no surprise to this reporter.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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News of the spinoff may not come as a complete surprise to the show's fans, as Grimes never completely closed the door to a new chapter in his character's story.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Saudi Press Agency | Via Reuters The toppling of the Assad regime during a shock offensive by anti-Assad militia groups in December last year stunned the global community and brought about the prospect of a new beginning for the devastated country.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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The woman, who according to the news outlet was five months pregnant, was treated for shock, while her partner’s face was covered in blood.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Now, the Red Sox seem to be turning toward Campbell as an option at first base, a move that would open the door for top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer to play second base and perhaps spark a lineup desperately in need of a jolt.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The particular intersection of communities depicted here (LGBTQ and Muslim), as well as a handful of Sapphic scenes for the ages, gives the drama an undeniable jolt of freshness.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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In addition to the revelations about Montgomery and the feds’ suspicion about another straw donor scheme, the documents reveal FBI agents accused Adams of lying about one of his personal cellphones.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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But the revelations that emerge, such as which comedian has a surprising level of artistic talent or a particularly creative approach to problem-solving, are more than just hilarious.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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