shocker

Example Sentences

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After all, nothing lasts half a century without changing with the times, and — big shocker — not everything is meant for me, specifically.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Lord Nash described the government's consultation as "a shocker" and he became emotional as he paid tribute to bereaved parents who campaigned for a change in the law following the deaths of their children.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

He opts for a flashy shocker of a finale, which violates the play’s comic naturalism and seems faintly desperate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

For three decades, the meta-horror franchise “Scream” has outmaneuvered its fandom with so many convoluted murder motives that the only shocker left would be a straightforward, sincere slasher.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Charlie helps clean up after dinner, which is a total shocker.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya