Synonyms for bombshell
ˈbɒmˌʃɛlbomb·shell

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1. bombshellnoun

   an entertainer who has a sensational effect

   "she was a blonde bombshell"

   Synonyms:
   thunderclap, thunderbolt

2. bombshell, thunderbolt, thunderclapnoun

   a shocking surprise

   "news of the attack came like a bombshell"

   Synonyms:
   thunderclap, bolt, bolt of lightning, thunderbolt

3. bombshellnoun

   an explosive bomb or artillery shell

   Synonyms:
   thunderclap, thunderbolt

Matched Categories

1. • Bomb
   • Entertainer
   • Surprise

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1. List of paraphrases for "bombshell":

   bomb, thunderbolt, scandal

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How to use bombshell in a sentence?

1. Mitt Romney:

   The reason I think there is a bombshell in there is because every time he is asked about his taxes, he dodges and delays and says: 'Well we’re working on it,'.

2. Mitt Romney:

   There is only one logical explanation for Mr. Trump's refusal to release his returns: There is a bombshell in them.

3. Amber Heard:

   The disappointment I feel today is beyond words. I'm heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence and sway of my ex-husband, i ’m even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It is a setback. It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated. It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously. Johnny Depp won Johnny Depp defamation case against Amber Heard with a jury awarding Johnny Depp $ 15 million after a bombshell seven-week trial marked by shocking allegations of abuse leveled by both sides. ( AP).

4. Mitt Romney:

   There is only one logical explanation for Mr. Trump's refusal to release his returns : there is a bombshell in them.

5. Mitt Romney:

   We have good reason to believe that there is a bombshell in Donald Trump’s taxes.