bombshell
noun
bomb·shell
ˈbäm-ˌshel 
1
2
a
: one that is stunning, amazing, or devastating
The book was a political bombshell.
b
: a person who is the cause and object of sensational and usually widespread attention, excitement, or attraction
a blonde bombshell [=a glamorously attractive blonde woman]
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Examples of bombshell in a Sentence
discovering that I had a long-lost sister was an absolute bombshell
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The blonde bombshell supermodel has been hosting, judging, and executive producing on the series since its inception in 2006.
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Making opera history with Denyce Graves About a week later, Graves dropped a bombshell.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The blonde bombshell is about to celebrate her first Mother’s Day with her daughter, Beni.
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Along with that breakup bombshell, this episode also marks the show’s first cast trip, hosted by Alicia and Liz.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Making opera history with Denyce Graves About a week later, Graves dropped a bombshell.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The blonde bombshell is about to celebrate her first Mother’s Day with her daughter, Beni.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Along with that breakup bombshell, this episode also marks the show’s first cast trip, hosted by Alicia and Liz.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 May 2026
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“Bombshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bombshell. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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bombshell
noun
bomb·shell
-ˌshel
2
: a great surprise
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