element of surprise
noun phrase
: the unexpected or surprising character of something
The attackers were relying on the element of surprise.
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The celebrity casting this season was particularly striking with a nod to the British talent featured throughout, adding an element of surprise and delight, from Alexa Chung, Fiona Shaw and Bel Powley at Simone Rocha to Richard E. Grant, Lesley Manville, Jason Isaacs and Naomi Campbell at Burberry.
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Derrick and Wes of the element of surprise and gives Rob the chance to prepare a defense.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Other hidden gems in the squad could take a turn up front to add some chaos or the element of surprise.
—Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Musical acts such as the August James Band playing classic blues, the Vaughn Building playing classic rock music and Crows of Furey playing eclectic covers provided the soundtrack for the evening while Marko the Roving Magician offered an element of surprise.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Derrick and Wes of the element of surprise and gives Rob the chance to prepare a defense.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Other hidden gems in the squad could take a turn up front to add some chaos or the element of surprise.
—Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Musical acts such as the August James Band playing classic blues, the Vaughn Building playing classic rock music and Crows of Furey playing eclectic covers provided the soundtrack for the evening while Marko the Roving Magician offered an element of surprise.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Element of surprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/element%20of%20surprise. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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