jaw-droppers

plural of jaw-dropper
as in surprises
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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Noun
  • And the gap between what people expect and what actually happens is one of the most expensive surprises in business.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • July 3 could bring shocks or surprises; just beware of being too risky or impulsive.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Pandemic bottlenecks, wars, climate shocks and geopolitical tension exposed the fragility of global supply chains.
    Robert C. Wolcott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Asian stocks still have room to run even after a blistering first-half rally, while investors should continue diversifying into commodities as geopolitical shocks reinforce long-term demand for metals and energy infrastructure, Goldman Sachs said.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The building jolts and is cloaked in blackness.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
  • Edwards’ explosiveness produces randomized jolts of spectacular.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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“Jaw-droppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-droppers. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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