jaw-dropper

noun

Definition of jaw-droppernext
as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected the underdog's victory was a jaw-dropper in boxing circles

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw-dropper
  1. surprise
  2. shock
  3. jolt
  4. stunner
  5. revelation
  6. bombshell
Noun
  • Moreno had at least one bash: at a dinner in London with fellow theater stars Patrick Wilson, Audra McDonald, Daniel Dae Kim and Aaron Tveit, who were all across the pond to sing at The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, which featured Moreno as a surprise performer.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This isn't the first X-rated surprise to spring up on social media in the lead-up to Christmas.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of surprise
Noun
  • Social media is awash in lists of reads from last month, last week, last year, driven by the same shock of recognition that there’s plenty new under the sun.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The shock of an unexpected invitation to speak can freeze even the most seasoned veteran.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of shock
Noun
  • Murray was acquired by New Orleans over the offseason to give this team another jolt in the backcourt.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Willis could be just the jolt Green Bay’s inept red zone off needs.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of jolt
Noun
  • This ThinkBook's 14-inch OLED display is a stunner, with exceptional picture quality, ultra-high brightness, and rich colors.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Pair either dress with beautiful knee-high boots like these Naturalizer stunners (more on them below) for a cool boho outfit.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of stunner
Noun
  • He’s visited the Grand Canyon many times and never had an existential revelation there, either.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Full moon's bring culmination, completion and revelations to our lives in the weeks surrounding the extraterrestrial event.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of revelation
Noun
  • Prophecy dropped a few bombshells — including the mysterious and powerful Desmond Hart’s origins.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Now, watch Brooke Shields style her classic bombshell hair: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of bombshell
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