surprise, astonish, astound, amaze, flabbergast mean to impress forcibly through unexpectedness. surprise stresses causing an effect through being unexpected but not necessarily unusual or novel. …

9 hours ago · The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are out — and this year's list has plenty of snubs and surprises, including Wicked: For Good being completely shut out and Kate Hudson …

Don't tell Anne we've arranged a party for her - I want it to be a surprise. It was a wonderful / nasty surprise to get home and find the letter. come as a surprise Last night's heavy snow came as a …

1. used as a verb If something surprises you, you did not expect it. What you say surprises me. Her decision to resign had surprised everybody. Don't use a progressive form of surprise. Don't say, for …

[countable] an event, a piece of news, etc. that is unexpected or that happens suddenly. What a nice surprise! I have a surprise for you! There are few surprises in this year's budget. It comes as no …

SURPRISE definition: to strike or occur to with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness.

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A surprise is an unexpected event, fact, or piece of news. I have a surprise for you: We are moving to Switzerland! It is perhaps no surprise to see another 80s singing star attempting a comeback. …

Synonyms for SURPRISES: shocks, jolts, revelations, bombshells, stunners, bolts from the blue, jaw-droppers, jars, shockers, wonders

full of surprises You're always full of surprises (= doing unexpected things). spring a surprise on I wish you wouldn't keep springing surprises on me (= telling me unexpected things or causing unexpected …