Thesaurus results for BOMBSHELLS

bombshells

noun

plural of bombshell

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 The Royal Family, whose relations with Spencer have long been strained, are said to fear the book could contain numerous bombshells about Charles and Diana’s relationship, which was infamously plagued by adultery and acrimony. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Her mother, Jayne Mansfield, rose to fame as one of the 1950s’ most recognizable blonde bombshells. — Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 Her younger sisters, Stella and Freida, are dropping major bombshells that fans are enjoying—but those protecting Parton’s estate are reportedly less than pleased. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026 The reunion sees season eight winners (Trinity and Bryce), fan-favorite couples and bombshells reunite to unpack some of the season’s biggest and drama-filled moments. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 That includes Troy Barrett and Harris Drover, the hot new bombshells in the villa played by Charlie Gillespie and Justice Smith. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026 Madix and Cohen will reunite with the season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and the bombshells to talk about their experience in the Fiji villa. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 July 2026 The calming locales both complement and contradict the plot’s revelations, which are hardly bombshells but do speak to how well-to-do families labor to shove inconvenient skeletons into the closet. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Fresh bombshells are constantly rotated in, each one causing a stir akin to a Presidential drive-by. — Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026

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Noun

Thursday is The New York Times’s favorite day of the week to publish crosswords with twists, surprises or extra layers of trickery to puzzle over.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Don’t avoid uncomfortable realities; addressing them head-on will spare you unwelcome surprises later.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of surprises

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After the Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep interest rates steady in July, Warsh promised to keep an eye on the markets and address price shocks when necessary.

— Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
The generally solid job market has helped consumers spend, although many economists remain surprised by how well shoppers have weathered a series of shocks, including higher gas prices, inflation, political uncertainty and growing fears about AI.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of shocks

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But instead the sisters wind up confronting assassins, demons with human familiars, and revelations about their late mother’s place within Le Clan des Sorcières.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
The revelations come amid the department's ongoing efforts to protect women and children, with a focus on enforcing Title IX across the country.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of revelations

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The dwelling has evolved over the years as Jenner has matured and trends have shifted, now imbued with warm neutrals and an air of serenity rather than bold jolts of energy.

— Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
Riley, who finished with 232 all-purpose yards Friday, provided the jolts early as the Blackhawks used big plays to counter the grind-it-out attack used by Streamwood.

— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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