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
Here are the 10 biggest bombshells from the WWE legend's final interview.
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
But less attention was given to other bombshells dropped about vaccines that day.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
That’s not to say there isn’t a company-wide stupor after last week’s bombshells.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
But less attention was given to other bombshells dropped about vaccines that day.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
That’s not to say there isn’t a company-wide stupor after last week’s bombshells.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshells
Noun
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And yet, there were several strategic surprises in how the networks, in particular, plan to roll out their new and returning series.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Wilde navigates the tonal shifts with authority, delivering surprises along the way, including an ending that somehow delivers hope for the institution of wedlock.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Additionally, the uptick comes at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, highlighting trade performance in the region is less vulnerable to external supply shocks.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Analysts have raised concerns about concentration risks in South Korea's stock market, with an overreliance on a small group of companies raising the risk of volatility and vulnerability to geopolitical shocks, including a slowdown in data-center spending.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Here are the biggest revelations from Panettiere’s harrowing tell-all.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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And over the next few hours, the revelations unfolded with sad familiarity.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Edwards’ explosiveness produces randomized jolts of spectacular.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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That week, nobody talked about anything but the lead-up to the big challenge in which Bukele and La Choly would see who could withstand the jolts of that bumpy musical fairground ride, which tries to shake off its passengers.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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