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
Along with the musical performance from Smith, fans can expect big bombshells and some piping hot tea from this season’s couples.
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Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 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
Several Islanders from the most recent season of Love Island USA will appear in Love Island Games, including Season 7 bombshells Andreina Santos, Charlie Georgiou and Casa Amor's Christopher Seeley.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Now, though, Harry and Meghan have stopped firing their royal bombshells.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Does Love Island have bombshells?
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 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
Several Islanders from the most recent season of Love Island USA will appear in Love Island Games, including Season 7 bombshells Andreina Santos, Charlie Georgiou and Casa Amor's Christopher Seeley.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Now, though, Harry and Meghan have stopped firing their royal bombshells.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Does Love Island have bombshells?
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshells
Noun
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This tradition is still one of our favorites to get in the spirit each year, and the best advent calendars for adults are filled with even more surprises than sweets.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Indianapolis Colts remain one of the biggest surprises of the season and have won three straight to improve their record to a league-best 6-1.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Giving a sniper rifle explosive rounds that also cause electrical shocks seems like overkill, but shooting that gun never gets old.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Policymakers should focus on accelerating implementation of Africa’s free trade area to make the continent more resilient to global shocks, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat said.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Countless cups later, jolts of energy and lingering taste of nutty, chocolatey or caramel notes, each coffee shop in every neighborhood has its own voice and personality.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fresh off a high-voltage, high-purpose runway—exuberant silhouettes and jolts of color lighting up Paris—Stella McCartney invited Vogue100 for a lunch dînatoire offering a closer look at her groundbreaking Summer 2026 collection and a post-show chat with the designer herself.—
Sasha Pinto,
Vogue,
6 Oct. 2025
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These revelations triggered a wave of panicked news stories, and soon the internet was full of startups offering blue-light-blocking glasses and screen filters.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Among the many shocking revelations was the reason why Adriana de Moura and Julia Lemigova are no longer friends.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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