bombshells

noun

plural of bombshell
as in surprises
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 bombshells Her younger sisters, Stella and Freida, are dropping major bombshells that fans are enjoying—but those protecting Parton’s estate are reportedly less than pleased. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026 The reunion sees season eight winners (Trinity and Bryce), fan-favorite couples and bombshells reunite to unpack some of the season’s biggest and drama-filled moments. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 In addition to the eight finalists, original cast members, bombshells and Casa Amor contestants also filmed the reunion. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Madix and Cohen will reunite with the season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and the bombshells to talk about their experience in the Fiji villa. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 July 2026 From affairs and addiction to behind-the-scenes feuds and Hollywood bombshells, these stars told all for our reading pleasure. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 The calming locales both complement and contradict the plot’s revelations, which are hardly bombshells but do speak to how well-to-do families labor to shove inconvenient skeletons into the closet. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Fresh bombshells are constantly rotated in, each one causing a stir akin to a Presidential drive-by. — Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 However, unbeknownst to the girls, the men left the original villa setting and snuck away to Casa Amor, a second filming location where six bombshells in sexy costumes were waiting to steal guys' hearts. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshells
  1. surprises
  2. shocks
  3. revelations
  4. jolts
Noun
  • Do not be surprised if their latest batch of prodigies spring a couple of surprises.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In Mina, the encampment outside Mecca where millions of pilgrims stay each year, buffet catering is provided, along with occasional surprises such as popcorn machines and ice cream.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of surprises
Noun
  • In addition to relatively low inflation, Peru’s system has delivered a relatively stable currency, resilience to major economic shocks, and sustained economic growth.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Take our survey Shrugging shocks Global markets continue to shrug off the geopolitical shocks, but HSBC sees some developments that could end that dynamic.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shocks
Noun
  • Brazilian media reported Friday that Mendonca also asked Fachin to suspend de Moraes from the court due to the revelations from earlier this week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But as the title suggests, darkness overshadows their time together, while also leading to some revelations.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of revelations
Noun
  • When James Graham’s play Ink premiered in London in 2017 and jumped to Broadway two years later, director Rupert Goold infused the drama with rollercoaster momentum, extravagant musical flourishes and jolts of bawdy low comedy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Many reported the worst jolts to the head coming near the end.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of jolts

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