Definition of «bombshell»

A bombshell is a shocking or unexpected piece of news, often causing surprise or astonishment.

The news of his resignation as the CEO was a complete bombshell for the company.
The actress's bombshell revelation about her co-star caused a stir in the entertainment industry.
The government's decision to impose higher taxes on citizens came as a bombshell to the middle-class families.
The release of the company's scandalous emails was a bombshell that tarnished its reputation overnight.
John dropped a bombshell at the family dinner by announcing his plans to elope with his girlfriend.

Then dropped bombshell reports from the New York Times and the Guardian - owned Observer alleging British data analysis firm Cambridge Analytica improperly obtained and retained the personal information of 50 million Facebook users without their permission, 30 million of them with enough details to match users to other records and build profiles of them. (usatoday.com)
One of the biggest bombshells of Sony's E3 conference was the return of one of the most beloved PlayStation games ever. (tomsguide.com)
Shotguns are far too overpowering, with people killing from ridiculous distances and the RPG is whored more than a blonde bombshell on the streets. (playstationlifestyle.net)
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