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
The season started with 10 new main Islanders and many bombshells, including three with Arizona ties.
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
From over-the-top challenges, dramatic eliminations, jaw-dropping moments, iconic bombshells and even a surprise appearance from Megan Thee Stallion, audiences were hooked to their TV screens for six days a week since its premiere.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
Amaya Espinal on 'Love Island USA' The season 7 winner came into the villa as a bombshell on day 5, per NBC.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Earlier in the season, Amaya entered the villa as a bombshell and cycled through multiple connections with men who found her emotions and affection overbearing.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
From over-the-top challenges, dramatic eliminations, jaw-dropping moments, iconic bombshells and even a surprise appearance from Megan Thee Stallion, audiences were hooked to their TV screens for six days a week since its premiere.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
Amaya Espinal on 'Love Island USA' The season 7 winner came into the villa as a bombshell on day 5, per NBC.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Earlier in the season, Amaya entered the villa as a bombshell and cycled through multiple connections with men who found her emotions and affection overbearing.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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At that point, the woman tells her friend to use Uber instead, a decision that leads to yet another surprise.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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What was a surprise was the agile, easy and when asked, responsive drive experience that this sedan delivers.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Jenna Bush Hager brought a little spicy energy to Today With Jenna & Friends on Thursday, when the NBC personality used profanity during a live broadcast, much to the shock of colleague Willie Geist and her behind-the-scenes crew members.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Finally, thanks to intuitive adaptive shocks that adjust damping rates on the fly—compensating for every minuscule bit of pitch and roll—the Turbo rode quite comfortably.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Leafing through notes, photographs and manuscripts, Barnes also experienced a jolt of nostalgia for the tactual nature of objects.—
Brian Schaefer
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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The bravura sequence gets a fresh jolt when Nile abandons her lookout vessel and makes a spectacular entrance.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Of course, peeling back the truth of the woman’s death leads to many other unpleasant revelations.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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But Stewart's 40-year friendship and collaborative relationship with Bob Dylan is a revelation for most.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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