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
The Quicksilver author enjoys reads with shocking bombshells, which should surprise no one who's read her own books.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The files released Friday contained no real bombshells.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2025
The bombshells continued after hours at BravoCon 2025.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
There will be more bombshells, more shock waves to come.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But the bombshells in the book focused on Prince Andrew, who dropped use of his royal titles last week in response.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Then de Moura decided to drop a few bombshells of her own, accusing her former bestie of not just cheating with her but with two men.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
And the headline bombshells continue in the who-did-what-when mortgage dustups.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
And the headline bombshells continue in the who-did-what-when mortgage dustups.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The files released Friday contained no real bombshells.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2025
The bombshells continued after hours at BravoCon 2025.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
There will be more bombshells, more shock waves to come.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But the bombshells in the book focused on Prince Andrew, who dropped use of his royal titles last week in response.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Then de Moura decided to drop a few bombshells of her own, accusing her former bestie of not just cheating with her but with two men.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
And the headline bombshells continue in the who-did-what-when mortgage dustups.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
And the headline bombshells continue in the who-did-what-when mortgage dustups.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshells
Noun
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These cocktails lean on a sophisticated lexicon of bittered botanicals, sharp shrubs, citrus and other surprises to replicate the bite and textural weight of a boozy pour.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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And for all diners, little gifts and surprises are always on the menu.—
Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From the tariff shocks experienced in 2025 to efforts aimed at influencing the Fed and the arrest of Venezuela’s leader the previous month, political decisions are increasingly determining market results.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Europe can no longer rely on the old world order and must become independent as geopolitical shocks continue, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This was an earth-shattering conflict that led to some earth-shattering revelations for our hero.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Among the revelations from Brooklyn Beckham’s messages about his parents, there’s one that refers to the first dance at his wedding.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Twenty hinge-pipe beams were installed inside segments of the roadway, which allow the bridge deck to flex and slide back and forth as the temperature changes or ground shakes, but prevent lateral, side-to-side jolts that could jeopardize the bridge’s integrity.—
Katie Lauer,
Mercury News,
22 Dec. 2025
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The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 jolts every year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Bombshells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshells. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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