as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the underdog's victory was a jaw-dropper in boxing circles
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What follows is a whirlwind adventure full of surprises, where Hania discovers the true strength of friendship, the damage caused by deceit and, ultimately, finds peace with the loss of her mother.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025 -
For travelers accustomed to having access to the best of everything, mystery travel offers something rarer still: a complete surprise.—
Ashley Kennedy,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
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This, in turn, has rendered the EU vulnerable to shocks from powers ideologically and strategically opposed to the West.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Kirsh’s shock of white hair and dry, sardonic air give Olyphant refreshing distance from the upright lawmen he’s known for.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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Cleveland’s first-round pick Mason Graham should be an interesting test for the middle of the offensive line, and how Corbett and/or Mays respond to that jolt of competition should provide an opportunity to both in the position battle.—
Mike Kaye
August 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Even within genre parameters, the director never takes the road well-traveled, offering jolts and marvels around every corner.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Richard Mille just added a new circular stunner to its lineup.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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As bad as Friday’s walkoff loss to the Twins was for the Rays, with the bullpen blowing a two-run lead and Kevin Kelly giving up a first-pitch walkoff homer, Saturday’s 6-5 stunner was worse.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Part of that promotion includes a new trailer, and a new revelation that a dead Wednesday character is coming back to life.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The revelation got the attention of the folks who make Pop-Tarts, who begged Swift to release her recipe, even taking out a full-page ad in this very newspaper asking for it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Her hair, her aesthetic, her caricature of the blonde bombshell all reminded me of Lana.—
Meg Pillow
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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One of the three heavy-hitter blonde bombshells of Hollywood’s golden age — the others, of course, being Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield — Van Doren is 94 years young and living a helluva life.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
28 July 2025
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“Jaw-dropper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-dropper. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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