bombshell

Definitions

1. Any grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.
   historical
2. Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
   figuratively
3. Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.
   broadly

Equivalents

Examples

“Singer and Jeffreys had focused their attention on cancer risk⟳, but the bombshell of the report⟳ was the danger to children.”

“U.S. President Donald Trump’s bombshell proposal to take⟳ over the Gaza Strip⟳ and relocate its Palestinian inhabitants has made the forced transfer⟳ of populations – a war crime – a policy discussion, galvanizing Arab states.”

“Diana Dors, the 1950s blonde bombshell”

“The singer once identified by her shock⟳ of green hair has gone blonde and full bombshell, swapping her trademark sweats for a style more domme than deb: pink Gucci corset and skirt over Agent Provocateur skivvies, accessorized with latex gloves and leggings.”

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