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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Keep reading for Entertainment Weekly's breakdown of the highlights, bombshells, and everything that's transpired since the season 7 Love Island USA reunion.
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Over six weeks, the contestants coupled up, decoupled, sent fellow castmembers home, participated in challenges and resisted (or gave into) the temptation of new attractive bombshells.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The special will feature this season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and this year’s bombshells for an up close and personal look back at their experience in the Villa; Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen host.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Aug. 2025
The biggest bombshell was Mihailovic’s surprise transfer request, which the Rapids complied with and received a major paycheck in return.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Over six weeks, the contestants coupled up, decoupled, sent fellow castmembers home, participated in challenges and resisted (or gave into) the temptation of new attractive bombshells.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The special will feature this season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and this year’s bombshells for an up close and personal look back at their experience in the Villa; Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen host.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Aug. 2025
The biggest bombshell was Mihailovic’s surprise transfer request, which the Rapids complied with and received a major paycheck in return.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
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The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Paramount’s apparent interest is no surprise since the company’s ambitious new CEO, David Ellison, has talked about a desire to strike further deals.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite the shock loss, Milei has vowed no changes to his divisive agenda, which has reshaped Argentina’s economy, slashing inflation while boosting growth.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ainscough, a Studio Ashby alum who launched her solo design practice in 2020, took those distinctive doors as a starting point for the scheme of gentle greens, blues, and golden yellows—interjected with bold jolts of cherry and crimson.—
Fiona McCarthy,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even with the team’s need for a jolt of offense, Muncy insists there is no undue pressure associated with his return.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the news cycle just keeps churning with new revelations about how tight Trump and Epstein were.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Peter Mandelson has been withdrawn as Britain's ambassador to the United States with immediate effect following revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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