bombshell

noun

ˈbäm-ˌshel How to pronounce bombshell (audio)
Definition of bombshellnext
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 After Terry entered the villa earlier in the season as a bombshell, alongside Caleb McDaniel and Sol Mýa, she initially got coupled up with Gabriel Vasconcelos due to a fan vote. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 The pair met when Hannah entered as a bombshell in episode 2 and chose Marco as her partner. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026 Kenzie Annis had quite the eventful experience on Love Island USA Season 8, exploring connections with multiple guys before forming a deep connection with Casa Amor bombshell Dylan Wrona. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 July 2026 Leave it to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to casually drop a policy bombshell in a press conference. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bombshell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
  1. surprise
  2. shock
  3. jolt
  4. revelation
Noun
  • The designers have only one day to create this look — no surprise there.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • Nationwide, Democratic lawmakers have been making surprise visits to ICE detention facilities after a federal judge ruled in March that the Department of Homeland Security cannot bar members of Congress from conducting unannounced inspections.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of surprise
Noun
  • They’re made with cushioned EVA footbeds that absorb shock and help relieve pressure on my joints, especially on my heaviest walking days.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • But raising rates would go against his framework of looking through supply shocks.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of shock
Noun
  • There are no lyrics, no mixing inconsistencies, no jolts of experimental hiss.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • Each bite released a jolt of salty, tangy, deeply savory marinade.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of jolt
Noun
  • The lawsuit and revelations about Cacioppo’s criminal history come amid a yearslong power struggle between Democratic-leaning Kansas City and Republican state officials in Jefferson City.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • The revelation of Shadow’s possible perch-cute spurred an array of emotions from the family’s devotees.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of revelation

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