as in surprises
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 bombshells
Keep reading for Entertainment Weekly's breakdown of the highlights, bombshells, and everything that's transpired since the season 7 Love Island USA reunion.
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Over six weeks, the contestants coupled up, decoupled, sent fellow castmembers home, participated in challenges and resisted (or gave into) the temptation of new attractive bombshells.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The special will feature this season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and this year’s bombshells for an up close and personal look back at their experience in the Villa; Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen host.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Aug. 2025
Keep reading to find out what new bombshells were revealed about the series upon the documentary’s release.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Soon after all these bombshells dropped, skeptical scientists took a look at the research and discovered the flaws.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Over six weeks, the contestants coupled up, decoupled, sent fellow castmembers home, participated in challenges and resisted (or gave into) the temptation of new attractive bombshells.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The special will feature this season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and this year’s bombshells for an up close and personal look back at their experience in the Villa; Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen host.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Aug. 2025
Keep reading to find out what new bombshells were revealed about the series upon the documentary’s release.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Soon after all these bombshells dropped, skeptical scientists took a look at the research and discovered the flaws.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombshells
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Fans got an evening full of Moon Persons being handed out, show-stopping performances and plenty of surprises along the way — including a live f-bomb and touching family moment with the Osbournes.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a fairly brief novel, Huneven garnishes the story with surprises, detailing her characters with precision and a sure hand.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Design Portfolio Glide Paths Start conservatively and gradually increase equity exposure to reduce early-retirement shocks.—
Andrew Whalen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are families and investors looking for protection from inflation, taxation, and systemic shocks.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ainscough, a Studio Ashby alum who launched her solo design practice in 2020, took those distinctive doors as a starting point for the scheme of gentle greens, blues, and golden yellows—interjected with bold jolts of cherry and crimson.—
Fiona McCarthy,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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Every so often, a collab comes along that jolts luxury out of autopilot — reminding us with gratitude that the industry isn’t stuck on repeat.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Expect breakthrough conversations, personal revelations and relationships that come to an end (or begin unexpectedly).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the news cycle just keeps churning with new revelations about how tight Trump and Epstein were.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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