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
Along with that breakup bombshell, this episode also marks the show’s first cast trip, hosted by Alicia and Liz.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 May 2026
With Mary and Howard, the revelation of them role playing as Nancy and Robert felt like a huge bombshell that in another series probably would’ve led down a single white female stalker-esque kind of path.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
None bigger than the bombshell on April 28 that this OPEC stalwart for nearly 60 years is bolting.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Fernando Mendoza will go to the Las Vegas Raiders unless there's some sort of last-minute shocking development bombshell that nobody saw coming.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 May 2026
With Mary and Howard, the revelation of them role playing as Nancy and Robert felt like a huge bombshell that in another series probably would’ve led down a single white female stalker-esque kind of path.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
None bigger than the bombshell on April 28 that this OPEC stalwart for nearly 60 years is bolting.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Fernando Mendoza will go to the Las Vegas Raiders unless there's some sort of last-minute shocking development bombshell that nobody saw coming.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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The screen cut to black before showing how Belle and Cal responded to the surprise attack.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The Angels completed a surprise sweep of the Rangers Sunday, but the team still is tied for the worst record in Major League Baseball with a 20-34.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Noun
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It’s been a few days, but the shock of the result is still fresh.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Due to a lightweight insole, grippy outsole, shock-absorbing heel, and secure lace-up closure, that was made possible.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The building jolts and is cloaked in blackness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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A little jolt from a taser to the ribs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Noun
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His cine-theatre can be clever but not cutting, obsessed with the reflecting mind-numbing mania of scrolling without pushing past it to more substantial revelations.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Townsend is a revelation, and Alix Truong stood toe-to-toe with Waters for the win.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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