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
They were first revealed in March 2021 by veteran royal reporter Valentine Low in the Times UK, ahead of Meghan and Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss the latest bombshell in the Russiagate scandal after Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) declassified an appendix to the Durham Report.
—The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
Here are the biggest behind-the-scenes bombshells from WWE: Unreal.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 30 July 2025
With the ’60s bringing a new feminine ideal, Van Doren’s blonde bombshell fell out of favor.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss the latest bombshell in the Russiagate scandal after Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) declassified an appendix to the Durham Report.
—The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
Here are the biggest behind-the-scenes bombshells from WWE: Unreal.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 30 July 2025
With the ’60s bringing a new feminine ideal, Van Doren’s blonde bombshell fell out of favor.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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Another update fail and emergency fix has just been confirmed for Windows 11, as August’s critical security install appears to pack a nasty surprise for some PC users.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Kansas lost multiple games in devastating fashion last season, which was a surprise to many — including myself.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Analysts expect price shocks and project delays across the board.—
Ryan Mallory,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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King’s assassination in Memphis on April 4, 1968, was a shock to the world.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Coffee and espresso makers: Need an extra jolt of energy?—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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Our hosts are arch and fun and silly, and provided a great creative jolt this week.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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Part of that promotion includes a new trailer, and a new revelation that a dead Wednesday character is coming back to life.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The revelation got the attention of the folks who make Pop-Tarts, who begged Swift to release her recipe, even taking out a full-page ad in this very newspaper asking for it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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