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bombshell Synonyms

Another word for bombshell

Choosing another word for bombshell depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An unexpected, sudden, and often shocking piece of news, revelation, or event that has a dramatic or disruptive impact.

Usage Example

"The chief executive dropped a shocker during the meeting by announcing his immediate resignation."

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shocker
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shock
thunderbolt
stunner
revelation
surprise
eye-opener

• noun (Context 2)

A strikingly attractive or glamorous person, especially a woman (informal).

Usage Example

"The classic film starred a famous Hollywood knockout from the 1950s."

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knockout
stunner
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beauty
siren
heartthrob

• noun (Context 3)

A hollow metal artillery projectile or casing filled with explosive material designed to detonate upon impact or by a fuse.

Usage Example

"Archaeologists uncovered an unexploded nineteenth-century shell buried near the old fortress."

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shell
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bomb
projectile

• Nearby Words

bomber
bombing
bombproof
bombshell
bombsite
bombyx
bona

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bombshell. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bombshell
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