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
In fact, Harry and Meghan visited Canada House in London to thank them for their hospitality during their Vancouver Island stay on Jan. 7, just one day before their bombshell announcement.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Continue reading … -- POLITICS BIGGEST BLUNDERS – 'Blackface' bombshell and more: Trudeau's top controversies as Canada's Prime Minister.
—Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The bitcoin price had a sluggish start to the new year but the bulls have sent the bears back into hibernation, helped by wild speculation Elon Musk could be about to drop a crypto bombshell.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Eighteen months later, that interaction was depicted in a New York Times bombshell report in a far more sinister light.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Continue reading … -- POLITICS BIGGEST BLUNDERS – 'Blackface' bombshell and more: Trudeau's top controversies as Canada's Prime Minister.
—Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The bitcoin price had a sluggish start to the new year but the bulls have sent the bears back into hibernation, helped by wild speculation Elon Musk could be about to drop a crypto bombshell.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Eighteen months later, that interaction was depicted in a New York Times bombshell report in a far more sinister light.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshell
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But the steep consequences of the blazes are not a surprise, according to an NBC News review of after-action reports following previous fires, wildfire risk maps, public meetings about wildfire risk and interviews with fire experts.Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The cast features 23 contestants including two surprise players that weren't initially announced to the public.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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In one of the biggest shocks in UFC history, Holm dominated Rousey in the opening round of their bout at the Etihad Stadium, then spectacularly knocked her out with a head kick early in the second round to capture the title and become a two-sport world champion.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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The paper projects that this reinsurance shock could result in annual premiums going up $700 by 2053.Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In addition to a jolt in ticket sales, the school also recognized a marked increase in the sale of football programs, novelties, parking and concessions, which cumulatively generated $2.9 million in FY24 as compared to $1.5 million the previous year.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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There are a number of factors, including the transition jolt Christian Braun provides to the starting lineup and the driving, cutting presence of Russell Westbrook.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025
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But this was kind of a revelation and was certainly an education for me.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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But over the next several weeks, Tomlin’s decision was vindicated and Wilson was a revelation.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombshell. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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