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
Emily Chavez – Houston A hairstylist with a bold personality, Chavez entered as a bombshell on Day 10 and was dumped on Day 15.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Cierra entered the villa as a bombshell and grabbed the attention of a lot of the men, as everyone except for Jeremiah Brown stood up to couple with her.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Over the course of six weeks, this initial group of islanders (OGs) are introduced to new people (bombshells), challenges, and romantic connections while the competition pool whittles down to four final couples.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 8 July 2025
The Bronx bombshell addressed the critics once and for all with a stern message to X on Wednesday evening (June 25).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 June 2025
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Cierra entered the villa as a bombshell and grabbed the attention of a lot of the men, as everyone except for Jeremiah Brown stood up to couple with her.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Over the course of six weeks, this initial group of islanders (OGs) are introduced to new people (bombshells), challenges, and romantic connections while the competition pool whittles down to four final couples.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 8 July 2025
The Bronx bombshell addressed the critics once and for all with a stern message to X on Wednesday evening (June 25).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
Noun
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At the 2025 Met Gala, for instance, Laura Harrier wore a corset shirt with billowy sleeves and wide-legged satin pants, a surprise combo built from four existing Gap items.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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News accounts indicated that campers at Camp Mystic — where 27 campers and counselors were killed by floodwaters — were caught by such surprise that the girls needing rescue, some as young as 7 and 8, were found in their pajamas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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This good news probably comes as a shock to the average American consumer, and certainly to the average Democrat, who earlier this year thought Trump would usher in America’s Dark Ages.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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With no traditional risk factors and a dentist who initially dismissed her concerns, the news came as a shock.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 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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The department’s disclosure that Epstein took his own life is hardly a revelation even though conspiracy theorists have continued to challenge that conclusion.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The skinny fry has the potential to be a spud revelation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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