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
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As part of the unique treatment — Challis Davy always likes to throw in surprises — some of the artists will be portrayed by actors who will appear throughout the Irvine Bowl outdoor amphitheatre during the shows.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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As for the Golden Globe nominees, there were snubs and surprises, but this year Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, with its ensemble cast of Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall, led the pack with nine nods.—
Maggie Coughlan,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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This is not an outright Sell signal by any means, more a potential emerging issue to be aware of, suggesting the market has a thinner psychological and positioning cushion underneath it to absorb any shocks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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The report warned copper’s reliance on a handful of countries makes global supplies and prices vulnerable to disruptions, policy shocks, and trade barriers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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In an interview edited for length and clarity, Connelly talked about how he was convinced of Baber’s conclusions, the revelations the investigation reveals, as well as an update on his work in fiction and television.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The revelations came in after a Washington Post article appeared in summer of 2024 that caught Chris Carroll’s eye.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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