as in surprise
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 bombshell
Within minutes, he was filled in with a bombshell that had yet to be reported: head coach Michael Malone, who led the Nuggets to the 2023 NBA title, was being fired with three games left in the regular season.
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Jason Quick, New York Times, 15 May 2025
As Swift’s and Lively’s own legal teams fight Baldoni’s attempt to subpoena the pop star, his legal team has levied a new bombshell allegation against his former costar.
—Glamour, 15 May 2025
Baldoni then filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times for its bombshell exposé into Lively’s claims.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Cristina’s red slinky gown is the best wedding dress of them all, and Meredith is a bombshell in a sandy strapless dress, statement necklace, and killer eyeliner.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 May 2025
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Jason Quick, New York Times, 15 May 2025
As Swift’s and Lively’s own legal teams fight Baldoni’s attempt to subpoena the pop star, his legal team has levied a new bombshell allegation against his former costar.
—Glamour, 15 May 2025
Baldoni then filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times for its bombshell exposé into Lively’s claims.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Cristina’s red slinky gown is the best wedding dress of them all, and Meredith is a bombshell in a sandy strapless dress, statement necklace, and killer eyeliner.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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Even still, King says that being chosen for Reese’s Book Club was a surprise.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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This strike, as far east as Siberia and as far north as the Arctic, was only a surprise insofar as Ukrainian security forces cleverly organized it in a way that the Russians could not effectively counter.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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The shock expressed by analysts and Jørgensen's surprise at his firing reveal catastrophic communication breakdown.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Shekinah’s friends were then in for a shock when Sarper suggested a clause of his own for their theoretical prenup.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The hope is that Mayer can provide a similar jolt with Bregman out, then translate that into a full-time MLB gig.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The tariff jolt on Friday comes after markets this week have already been floundering under pressure from the bond market.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks star in this juicy domestic thriller where every revelation brings new questions about what really happened the night of the murder.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Aziza is, in many ways, the audience surrogate, which requires Young to really be present with her venom-spewing costars as new lies and revelations are unfurled.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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