bombshell
noun
bomb·shell
ˈbäm-ˌshel 
1
2
a
: one that is stunning, amazing, or devastating
The book was a political bombshell.
b
: a person who is the cause and object of sensational and usually widespread attention, excitement, or attraction
a blonde bombshell [=a glamorously attractive blonde woman]
Examples of bombshell in a Sentence
discovering that I had a long-lost sister was an absolute bombshell
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Eighteen months later, that interaction was depicted in a New York Times bombshell report in a far more sinister light.
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Its styling nods to iconic Italian bombshells like Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci, with bralettes, chemises, nightgowns, robes, and underwear that cling to your curves and accentuate the waist and bust.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
The final bombshell came when Kitty boards the plane to find Min Ho (Sang Heon Lee) — who was headed to Los Angeles to visit his mother — sitting next to her.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
This bombshell burst hair foam by Nakery is great for all hair types.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Its styling nods to iconic Italian bombshells like Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci, with bralettes, chemises, nightgowns, robes, and underwear that cling to your curves and accentuate the waist and bust.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
The final bombshell came when Kitty boards the plane to find Min Ho (Sang Heon Lee) — who was headed to Los Angeles to visit his mother — sitting next to her.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
This bombshell burst hair foam by Nakery is great for all hair types.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bombshell. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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bombshell
noun
bomb·shell
-ˌshel
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: a great surprise
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