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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 The Royal Family, whose relations with Spencer have long been strained, are said to fear the book could contain numerous bombshells about Charles and Diana’s relationship, which was infamously plagued by adultery and acrimony. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Her mother, Jayne Mansfield, rose to fame as one of the 1950s’ most recognizable blonde bombshells. — Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 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 That includes Troy Barrett and Harris Drover, the hot new bombshells in the villa played by Charlie Gillespie and Justice Smith. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshells
  1. surprises
  2. shocks
  3. revelations
  4. jolts
Noun
  • This is over a period of eight years, so there weren’t really any surprises in there for me.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The 2026 Latin Grammy nominations are here — with a few surprises.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of surprises
Noun
  • China’s years of stockpiling crude, cutting imports and shifting toward electric vehicles have curbed demand, shielding the world economy from sharper price shocks.
    — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The recent wars, trade friction, and disasters have produced such frequent shocks that they are no longer seen as one-off events but a sign of a less stable world.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of shocks
Noun
  • As always, the journey is international in scope, surprising in its revelations, and inspiring in its creative exploration.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • King Charles is reportedly upset about new revelations about Princess Diana in the book written by her brother, Charles Spencer.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of revelations
Noun
  • The dwelling has evolved over the years as Jenner has matured and trends have shifted, now imbued with warm neutrals and an air of serenity rather than bold jolts of energy.
    — Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Riley, who finished with 232 all-purpose yards Friday, provided the jolts early as the Blackhawks used big plays to counter the grind-it-out attack used by Streamwood.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of jolts

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“Bombshells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshells. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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