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
Keep reading for Entertainment Weekly's breakdown of the highlights, bombshells, and everything that's transpired since the season 7 Love Island USA reunion.
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Over six weeks, the contestants coupled up, decoupled, sent fellow castmembers home, participated in challenges and resisted (or gave into) the temptation of new attractive bombshells.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The special will feature this season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and this year’s bombshells for an up close and personal look back at their experience in the Villa; Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen host.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Aug. 2025
Keep reading to find out what new bombshells were revealed about the series upon the documentary’s release.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Soon after all these bombshells dropped, skeptical scientists took a look at the research and discovered the flaws.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Over six weeks, the contestants coupled up, decoupled, sent fellow castmembers home, participated in challenges and resisted (or gave into) the temptation of new attractive bombshells.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The special will feature this season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and this year’s bombshells for an up close and personal look back at their experience in the Villa; Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen host.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Aug. 2025
Keep reading to find out what new bombshells were revealed about the series upon the documentary’s release.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Soon after all these bombshells dropped, skeptical scientists took a look at the research and discovered the flaws.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshells
Noun
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Fans got an evening full of Moon Persons being handed out, show-stopping performances and plenty of surprises along the way — including a live f-bomb and touching family moment with the Osbournes.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a fairly brief novel, Huneven garnishes the story with surprises, detailing her characters with precision and a sure hand.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sunbathers of sleepy Amity Bay are helpless against the unexpected great white shark that hunts their coasts; Spielberg’s talent for suspense, effective horror shocks, and ingenious reinvention of the classic animal-attack movie remain as impressive as ever.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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With houses built mostly of dry masonry, stone, and timber, some families preferred to stay in the open to guard against shocks, rather than return home.—
Mohammad Yunus Yawar,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every so often, a collab comes along that jolts luxury out of autopilot — reminding us with gratitude that the industry isn’t stuck on repeat.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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New York’s season has also had its many jolts and flips.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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But the plan came to a screeching halt Friday morning after revelations came to light about the former CEO of the company the city had hoped would redevelop and manage the iconic stadium on Virginia Key.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The family had to leave their dream home and rebuild their lives after the revelations.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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