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shocker

noun

Definition of shocker

as in revelation

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Recent Examples of shocker Will Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series deliver another Jeff Hiller-esque shocker? — Joyce Eng, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 The real shocker here is the Academy also is including the actors for the first time. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 July 2026 Meanwhile, in an even more historic shocker, The Amazing Race was snubbed for the first time in the 23-year history of this category. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 July 2026 Luckily, this deal squashes that qualm by knocking over $300 from the sticker shocker! — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shocker

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Noun

One of the rookie defenders will be a revelation and a future star.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The revelation had been leaked days prior by the British press and the documentary aired to 13 million viewers nationwide.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of revelation

Noun

And then on Sunday, next to Granada’s imposing Alhambra fortress, Kuss — providing there are no nasty surprises — will complete his third Grand Tour in a row.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
To the surprise of some observers, including your humble correspondent, Arianespace has proven to be a more reliable launch partner to Amazon than the other two providers who inked deals with Amazon in 2022, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

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The average price of a gallon of diesel has soared 55% since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February set off a historic oil shock, AAA data showed.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Early warning of shocks to the food system—such as extreme weather, supply disruptions, economic turbulence—buys critical time for preparation and response.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of shock

Noun

Most people use the miracle sponge for buffing out wall or floor scuffs, but Macqueen’s recommendation is an eye-opener.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Marta Kauffman, after making the first episode of Friends with Jimmy, said the eye-opener for her was his skill at dramaturgy.

— Warren Littlefield, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026

Definition of eye-opener

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Her younger sisters, Stella and Freida, are dropping major bombshells that fans are enjoying—but those protecting Parton’s estate are reportedly less than pleased.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026
Growing up, pop culture’s representations of girlhood included a blonde Wakefield twin from Sweet Valley High, a post-makeover Ally Sheedy in The Breakfast Club, and a big-breasted bombshell manufactured by some dorks with a Commodore 64.

— Lisa Whittington-Hill, Longreads, 27 Aug. 2026

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