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]
Examples of bombshell in a Sentence
discovering that I had a long-lost sister was an absolute bombshell
Recent Examples on the Web
The legal bombshell drew reactions from the White House on down and could motivate more people to vote in November.
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Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
But the series’ biggest bombshells have only so much impact when they’re being dropped on characters written without much nuance (though the dual nature of The Ghoul does provide Goggins with ample opportunity to show off his range).
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Last week, the conservative-leaning state Supreme Court dropped a couple of legal bombshells.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
And speaking of bombshell hair, Beyoncé’s blonde waves were nestled under her cowboy hat.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
But that wasn’t the end for Season 2 finale bombshells.
—Megan Vick, Variety, 1 Apr. 2024
The flattering midi—a low neckline and an open back—is a pure bombshell look.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
At the Golden Globes in January, Winfrey wore one of her most bombshell looks to date: a body-con dress in a gorgeous royal purple shade.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
During the bombshell reunion, the hottest topic was easily Richards' separation from Mauricio Umansky, which PEOPLE exclusively broke the new of in July 2023.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
But the series’ biggest bombshells have only so much impact when they’re being dropped on characters written without much nuance (though the dual nature of The Ghoul does provide Goggins with ample opportunity to show off his range).
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Last week, the conservative-leaning state Supreme Court dropped a couple of legal bombshells.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
And speaking of bombshell hair, Beyoncé’s blonde waves were nestled under her cowboy hat.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
But that wasn’t the end for Season 2 finale bombshells.
—Megan Vick, Variety, 1 Apr. 2024
The flattering midi—a low neckline and an open back—is a pure bombshell look.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
At the Golden Globes in January, Winfrey wore one of her most bombshell looks to date: a body-con dress in a gorgeous royal purple shade.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
During the bombshell reunion, the hottest topic was easily Richards' separation from Mauricio Umansky, which PEOPLE exclusively broke the new of in July 2023.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
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bombshell
noun
bomb·shell
-ˌshel
2
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